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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.48, 24,757.92 and 12,099.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.48, 24,757.92 and 12,099.42 is: 18,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.48 : 24,757.92 = 12,099.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.48/24,757.92 = 12,099.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.48x = 24,757.92 × 12,099.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.48x = 299,556,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,556,472.41/16,494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.01

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