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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.08, 24,264.80 and 12,921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.08, 24,264.80 and 12,921.96 is: 19,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.08 : 24,264.80 = 12,921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.08/24,264.80 = 12,921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.08x = 24,264.80 × 12,921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.08x = 313,548,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,548,775.01/16,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.99

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