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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.74, 24,028.47 and 12,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.74, 24,028.47 and 12,317.55 is: 18,448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.74 : 24,028.47 = 12,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.74/24,028.47 = 12,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.74x = 24,028.47 × 12,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.74x = 295,971,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,971,880.65/16,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.96

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