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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.91, 24,254.41 and 12,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.91, 24,254.41 and 12,847.71 is: 19,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.91 : 24,254.41 = 12,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.91/24,254.41 = 12,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.91x = 24,254.41 × 12,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.91x = 311,613,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,613,625.90/16,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.78

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