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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.20, 24,346.76 and 12,559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.20, 24,346.76 and 12,559.46 is: 18,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.20 : 24,346.76 = 12,559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.20/24,346.76 = 12,559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.20x = 24,346.76 × 12,559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.20x = 305,782,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,782,158.35/16,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.45

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