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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.99, 24,396.26 and 12,156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.99, 24,396.26 and 12,156.89 is: 18,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.99 : 24,396.26 = 12,156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.99/24,396.26 = 12,156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.99x = 24,396.26 × 12,156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.99x = 296,582,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,582,466.47/16,313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.65

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