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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.46, 24,187.85 and 12,802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.46, 24,187.85 and 12,802.99 is: 19,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.46 : 24,187.85 = 12,802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.46/24,187.85 = 12,802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.46x = 24,187.85 × 12,802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.46x = 309,676,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,676,725.20/16,113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.52

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