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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.37, 24,027.91 and 12,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.37, 24,027.91 and 12,317.18 is: 18,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.37 : 24,027.91 = 12,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.37/24,027.91 = 12,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.37x = 24,027.91 × 12,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.37x = 295,955,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,955,941.56/16,042.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.40

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