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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.10, 24,397.95 and 12,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.10, 24,397.95 and 12,557.30 is: 18,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.10 : 24,397.95 = 12,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.10/24,397.95 = 12,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.10x = 24,397.95 × 12,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.10x = 306,372,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,372,377.54/16,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.21

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