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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.34, 24,293.02 and 12,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.34, 24,293.02 and 12,502.96 is: 18,754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.34 : 24,293.02 = 12,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.34/24,293.02 = 12,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.34x = 24,293.02 × 12,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.34x = 303,734,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,734,657.34/16,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.45

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