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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.04, 24,230.13 and 12,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.04, 24,230.13 and 12,602.76 is: 18,973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.04 : 24,230.13 = 12,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.04/24,230.13 = 12,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.04x = 24,230.13 × 12,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.04x = 305,366,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,366,513.16/16,094.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,973.89

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