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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.56, 24,246.54 and 12,462.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.56, 24,246.54 and 12,462.21 is: 18,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.56 : 24,246.54 = 12,462.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.56/24,246.54 = 12,462.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.56x = 24,246.54 × 12,462.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.56x = 302,165,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,165,473.25/16,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.22

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