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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.46, 24,189.35 and 12,803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.46, 24,189.35 and 12,803.99 is: 19,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.46 : 24,189.35 = 12,803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.46/24,189.35 = 12,803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.46x = 24,189.35 × 12,803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.46x = 309,720,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,720,195.51/16,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.02

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