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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.50, 24,901.21 and 12,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.50, 24,901.21 and 12,693.70 is: 18,967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.50 : 24,901.21 = 12,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.50/24,901.21 = 12,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.50x = 24,901.21 × 12,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.50x = 316,088,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,088,489.38/16,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,967.78

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