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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,097.80, 24,146.70 and 12,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,097.80, 24,146.70 and 12,209.80 is: 18,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,097.80 : 24,146.70 = 12,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,097.80/24,146.70 = 12,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,097.80x = 24,146.70 × 12,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,097.80x = 294,826,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,826,377.66/16,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.70

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