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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.84, 24,242.56 and 12,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.84, 24,242.56 and 12,490.08 is: 18,715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.84 : 24,242.56 = 12,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.84/24,242.56 = 12,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.84x = 24,242.56 × 12,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.84x = 302,791,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,791,513.80/16,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.28

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