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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.67, 24,136.28 and 12,141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.67, 24,136.28 and 12,141.23 is: 18,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.67 : 24,136.28 = 12,141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.67/24,136.28 = 12,141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.67x = 24,136.28 × 12,141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.67x = 293,044,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,044,107.11/16,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.47

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