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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.98, 24,182.70 and 12,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.98, 24,182.70 and 12,608.07 is: 18,906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.98 : 24,182.70 = 12,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.98/24,182.70 = 12,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.98x = 24,182.70 × 12,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.98x = 304,897,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,897,174.39/16,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.03

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