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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.37, 24,143.12 and 12,569.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.37, 24,143.12 and 12,569.51 is: 18,861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.37 : 24,143.12 = 12,569.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.37/24,143.12 = 12,569.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.37x = 24,143.12 × 12,569.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.37x = 303,467,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,467,156.85/16,089.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.34

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