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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.00, 24,169.49 and 12,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.00, 24,169.49 and 12,441.26 is: 18,642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.00 : 24,169.49 = 12,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.00/24,169.49 = 12,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.00x = 24,169.49 × 12,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.00x = 300,698,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,698,954.03/16,130.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.21

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