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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.76, 24,295.37 and 12,505.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.76, 24,295.37 and 12,505.23 is: 18,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.76 : 24,295.37 = 12,505.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.76/24,295.37 = 12,505.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.76x = 24,295.37 × 12,505.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.76x = 303,819,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,819,127.26/16,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.82

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