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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.39, 24,990.33 and 12,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.39, 24,990.33 and 12,727.54 is: 19,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.39 : 24,990.33 = 12,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.39/24,990.33 = 12,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.39x = 24,990.33 × 12,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.39x = 318,065,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,065,414.16/16,706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.55

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