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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.13, 24,356.07 and 12,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.13, 24,356.07 and 12,907.68 is: 19,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.13 : 24,356.07 = 12,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.13/24,356.07 = 12,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.13x = 24,356.07 × 12,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.13x = 314,380,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,380,358.42/16,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.81

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