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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.40, 24,923.70 and 12,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.40, 24,923.70 and 12,727.80 is: 19,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.40 : 24,923.70 = 12,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.40/24,923.70 = 12,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.40x = 24,923.70 × 12,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.40x = 317,223,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,223,868.86/16,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,036.02

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