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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.04, 24,276.53 and 12,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.04, 24,276.53 and 12,289.68 is: 18,386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.04 : 24,276.53 = 12,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.04/24,276.53 = 12,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.04x = 24,276.53 × 12,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.04x = 298,350,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,350,602.38/16,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.02

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