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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.16, 24,286.44 and 12,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.16, 24,286.44 and 12,503.84 is: 18,737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.16 : 24,286.44 = 12,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.16/24,286.44 = 12,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.16x = 24,286.44 × 12,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.16x = 303,673,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,673,759.93/16,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.01

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