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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.70, 24,194.55 and 12,193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.70, 24,194.55 and 12,193.10 is: 18,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.70 : 24,194.55 = 12,193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.70/24,194.55 = 12,193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.70x = 24,194.55 × 12,193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.70x = 295,006,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,006,567.61/16,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.65

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