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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.97, 24,306.14 and 12,515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.97, 24,306.14 and 12,515.36 is: 18,747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.97 : 24,306.14 = 12,515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.97/24,306.14 = 12,515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.97x = 24,306.14 × 12,515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.97x = 304,200,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,200,002.07/16,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,747.73

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