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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.74, 24,005.03 and 12,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.74, 24,005.03 and 12,244.24 is: 18,296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.74 : 24,005.03 = 12,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.74/24,005.03 = 12,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.74x = 24,005.03 × 12,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.74x = 293,923,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,923,348.53/16,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.18

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