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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.09, 24,291.14 and 12,501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.09, 24,291.14 and 12,501.71 is: 18,752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.09 : 24,291.14 = 12,501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.09/24,291.14 = 12,501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.09x = 24,291.14 × 12,501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.09x = 303,680,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,680,787.85/16,194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.57

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