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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.81, 24,258.92 and 12,470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.81, 24,258.92 and 12,470.46 is: 18,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.81 : 24,258.92 = 12,470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.81/24,258.92 = 12,470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.81x = 24,258.92 × 12,470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.81x = 302,519,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,519,829.15/16,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.59

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