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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.04, 24,214.41 and 12,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.04, 24,214.41 and 12,471.30 is: 18,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.04 : 24,214.41 = 12,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.04/24,214.41 = 12,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.04x = 24,214.41 × 12,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.04x = 301,985,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,985,171.43/16,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.15

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