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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.08, 24,261.03 and 12,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.08, 24,261.03 and 12,223.56 is: 18,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.08 : 24,261.03 = 12,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.08/24,261.03 = 12,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.08x = 24,261.03 × 12,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.08x = 296,556,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,556,155.87/16,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.03

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