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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.16, 24,301.44 and 12,513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.16, 24,301.44 and 12,513.84 is: 18,752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.16 : 24,301.44 = 12,513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.16/24,301.44 = 12,513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.16x = 24,301.44 × 12,513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.16x = 304,104,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,104,331.93/16,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.01

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