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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.41, 24,385.05 and 12,094.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.41, 24,385.05 and 12,094.11 is: 18,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.41 : 24,385.05 = 12,094.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.41/24,385.05 = 12,094.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.41x = 24,385.05 × 12,094.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.41x = 294,915,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,915,477.06/16,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.30

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