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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.06, 24,260.78 and 12,471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.06, 24,260.78 and 12,471.72 is: 18,678.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.06 : 24,260.78 = 12,471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.06/24,260.78 = 12,471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.06x = 24,260.78 × 12,471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.06x = 302,573,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,573,655.14/16,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.47

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