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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.16, 24,358.80 and 12,567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.16, 24,358.80 and 12,567.48 is: 18,831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.16 : 24,358.80 = 12,567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.16/24,358.80 = 12,567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.16x = 24,358.80 × 12,567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.16x = 306,128,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,128,731.82/16,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.55

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