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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.46, 24,323.05 and 12,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.46, 24,323.05 and 12,531.08 is: 18,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.46 : 24,323.05 = 12,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.46/24,323.05 = 12,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.46x = 24,323.05 × 12,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.46x = 304,794,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,794,161.87/16,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.96

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