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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.75, 24,450.21 and 12,136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.75, 24,450.21 and 12,136.54 is: 18,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.75 : 24,450.21 = 12,136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.75/24,450.21 = 12,136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.75x = 24,450.21 × 12,136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.75x = 296,740,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,740,890.99/16,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.27

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