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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.93, 24,314.90 and 12,517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.93, 24,314.90 and 12,517.55 is: 18,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.93 : 24,314.90 = 12,517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.93/24,314.90 = 12,517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.93x = 24,314.90 × 12,517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.93x = 304,362,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,362,953.92/16,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,776.32

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