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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.84, 24,244.06 and 12,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.84, 24,244.06 and 12,491.08 is: 18,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.84 : 24,244.06 = 12,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.84/24,244.06 = 12,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.84x = 24,244.06 × 12,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.84x = 302,834,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,834,492.98/16,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.78

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