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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.93, 24,097.82 and 12,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.93, 24,097.82 and 12,134.18 is: 18,167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.93 : 24,097.82 = 12,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.93/24,097.82 = 12,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.93x = 24,097.82 × 12,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.93x = 292,407,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,407,285.06/16,094.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.67

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