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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.08, 24,323.99 and 12,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.08, 24,323.99 and 12,531.71 is: 18,807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.08 : 24,323.99 = 12,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.08/24,323.99 = 12,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.08x = 24,323.99 × 12,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.08x = 304,821,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,821,127.91/16,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,807.90

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