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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.26, 24,674.30 and 12,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.26, 24,674.30 and 12,294.24 is: 18,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.26 : 24,674.30 = 12,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.26/24,674.30 = 12,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.26x = 24,674.30 × 12,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.26x = 303,351,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,351,642.66/16,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.46

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