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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.24, 24,026.22 and 12,316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.24, 24,026.22 and 12,316.05 is: 18,446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.24 : 24,026.22 = 12,316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.24/24,026.22 = 12,316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.24x = 24,026.22 × 12,316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.24x = 295,908,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,908,126.83/16,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.71

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