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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.99, 24,397.75 and 12,157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.99, 24,397.75 and 12,157.89 is: 18,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.99 : 24,397.75 = 12,157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.99/24,397.75 = 12,157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.99x = 24,397.75 × 12,157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.99x = 296,625,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,625,160.75/16,314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.14

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