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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.10, 24,991.94 and 12,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.10, 24,991.94 and 12,331.04 is: 18,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.10 : 24,991.94 = 12,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.10/24,991.94 = 12,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.10x = 24,991.94 × 12,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.10x = 308,176,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,176,517.69/16,694.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.21

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