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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.09, 24,286.64 and 12,498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.09, 24,286.64 and 12,498.71 is: 18,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.09 : 24,286.64 = 12,498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.09/24,286.64 = 12,498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.09x = 24,286.64 × 12,498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.09x = 303,551,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,551,486.31/16,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.06

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