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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.09, 24,294.33 and 12,507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.09, 24,294.33 and 12,507.48 is: 18,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.09 : 24,294.33 = 12,507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.09/24,294.33 = 12,507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.09x = 24,294.33 × 12,507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.09x = 303,860,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,860,846.59/16,218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.92

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