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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.59, 24,291.89 and 12,502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.59, 24,291.89 and 12,502.21 is: 18,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.59 : 24,291.89 = 12,502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.59/24,291.89 = 12,502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.59x = 24,291.89 × 12,502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.59x = 303,702,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,702,310.08/16,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.32

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