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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.20, 24,089.10 and 12,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.20, 24,089.10 and 12,349.60 is: 18,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.20 : 24,089.10 = 12,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.20/24,089.10 = 12,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.20x = 24,089.10 × 12,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.20x = 297,490,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,490,749.36/16,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.11

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