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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.91, 24,252.91 and 12,846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.91, 24,252.91 and 12,846.71 is: 19,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.91 : 24,252.91 = 12,846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.91/24,252.91 = 12,846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.91x = 24,252.91 × 12,846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.91x = 311,570,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,570,129.94/16,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.28

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