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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.59, 24,293.39 and 12,503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.59, 24,293.39 and 12,503.21 is: 18,754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.59 : 24,293.39 = 12,503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.59/24,293.39 = 12,503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.59x = 24,293.39 × 12,503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.59x = 303,745,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,745,356.78/16,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.82

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