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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.56, 24,254.04 and 12,467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.56, 24,254.04 and 12,467.21 is: 18,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.56 : 24,254.04 = 12,467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.56/24,254.04 = 12,467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.56x = 24,254.04 × 12,467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.56x = 302,380,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,380,210.03/16,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.72

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