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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.06, 24,257.79 and 12,469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.06, 24,257.79 and 12,469.71 is: 18,675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.06 : 24,257.79 = 12,469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.06/24,257.79 = 12,469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.06x = 24,257.79 × 12,469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.06x = 302,487,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,487,606.54/16,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.46

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