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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.10, 24,010.35 and 12,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.10, 24,010.35 and 12,263.28 is: 18,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.10 : 24,010.35 = 12,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.10/24,010.35 = 12,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.10x = 24,010.35 × 12,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.10x = 294,445,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,445,644.95/16,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.85

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