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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.74, 24,253.83 and 12,660.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.74, 24,253.83 and 12,660.00 is: 18,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.74 : 24,253.83 = 12,660.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.74/24,253.83 = 12,660.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.74x = 24,253.83 × 12,660.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.74x = 307,053,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,053,396.85/16,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.08

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