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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.09, 24,295.83 and 12,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.09, 24,295.83 and 12,508.48 is: 18,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.09 : 24,295.83 = 12,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.09/24,295.83 = 12,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.09x = 24,295.83 × 12,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.09x = 303,903,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,903,903.64/16,219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.42

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