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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.96, 24,315 and 12,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.96, 24,315 and 12,245.84 is: 18,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.96 : 24,315 = 12,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.96/24,315 = 12,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.96x = 24,315 × 12,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.96x = 297,757,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,757,599.60/16,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.74

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