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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.46, 24,334.20 and 12,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.46, 24,334.20 and 12,715.44 is: 19,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.46 : 24,334.20 = 12,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.46/24,334.20 = 12,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.46x = 24,334.20 × 12,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.46x = 309,420,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,420,060.05/16,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.21

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