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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.94, 24,320.90 and 12,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.94, 24,320.90 and 12,521.54 is: 18,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.94 : 24,320.90 = 12,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.94/24,320.90 = 12,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.94x = 24,320.90 × 12,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.94x = 304,535,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,535,122.19/16,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.30

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