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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.17, 24,264.81 and 12,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.17, 24,264.81 and 12,644.40 is: 18,944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.17 : 24,264.81 = 12,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.17/24,264.81 = 12,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.17x = 24,264.81 × 12,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.17x = 306,813,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,813,963.56/16,195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.78

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