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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.91, 24,291.59 and 12,160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.91, 24,291.59 and 12,160.38 is: 18,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.91 : 24,291.59 = 12,160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.91/24,291.59 = 12,160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.91x = 24,291.59 × 12,160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.91x = 295,394,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,394,904.40/16,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.35

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