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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.59, 24,280.08 and 12,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.59, 24,280.08 and 12,497.98 is: 18,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.59 : 24,280.08 = 12,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.59/24,280.08 = 12,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.59x = 24,280.08 × 12,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.59x = 303,451,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,451,954.24/16,208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.68

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