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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.51, 24,261.04 and 12,869.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.51, 24,261.04 and 12,869.45 is: 19,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.51 : 24,261.04 = 12,869.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.51/24,261.04 = 12,869.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.51x = 24,261.04 × 12,869.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.51x = 312,226,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,226,154.60/16,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.56

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