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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.44, 24,163.54 and 12,607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.44, 24,163.54 and 12,607.09 is: 18,891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.44 : 24,163.54 = 12,607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.44/24,163.54 = 12,607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.44x = 24,163.54 × 12,607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.44x = 304,631,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,631,831.57/16,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.39

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