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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.66, 24,357.51 and 12,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.66, 24,357.51 and 12,951.18 is: 19,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.66 : 24,357.51 = 12,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.66/24,357.51 = 12,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.66x = 24,357.51 × 12,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.66x = 315,458,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,458,496.36/16,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.85

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