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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.59, 24,290.39 and 12,501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.59, 24,290.39 and 12,501.21 is: 18,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.59 : 24,290.39 = 12,501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.59/24,290.39 = 12,501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.59x = 24,290.39 × 12,501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.59x = 303,659,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,659,266.37/16,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,751.82

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