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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.24, 24,027.72 and 12,317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.24, 24,027.72 and 12,317.05 is: 18,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.24 : 24,027.72 = 12,317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.24/24,027.72 = 12,317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.24x = 24,027.72 × 12,317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.24x = 295,950,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,950,628.63/16,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.21

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