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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.28, 24,198.33 and 12,460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.28, 24,198.33 and 12,460.54 is: 18,671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.28 : 24,198.33 = 12,460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.28/24,198.33 = 12,460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.28x = 24,198.33 × 12,460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.28x = 301,524,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,524,258.90/16,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.07

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