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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.06, 24,247.29 and 12,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.06, 24,247.29 and 12,462.71 is: 18,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.06 : 24,247.29 = 12,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.06/24,247.29 = 12,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.06x = 24,247.29 × 12,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.06x = 302,186,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,186,943.56/16,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.97

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