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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.94, 24,338.89 and 12,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.94, 24,338.89 and 12,554.20 is: 18,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.94 : 24,338.89 = 12,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.94/24,338.89 = 12,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.94x = 24,338.89 × 12,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.94x = 305,555,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,555,292.84/16,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.58

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