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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.53, 24,203.21 and 12,463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.53, 24,203.21 and 12,463.79 is: 18,675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.53 : 24,203.21 = 12,463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.53/24,203.21 = 12,463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.53x = 24,203.21 × 12,463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.53x = 301,663,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,663,543.43/16,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.94

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