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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.54, 24,213.66 and 12,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.54, 24,213.66 and 12,470.80 is: 18,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.54 : 24,213.66 = 12,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.54/24,213.66 = 12,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.54x = 24,213.66 × 12,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.54x = 301,963,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,963,711.13/16,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.41

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