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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.03, 24,281.00 and 12,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.03, 24,281.00 and 12,292.64 is: 18,390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.03 : 24,281.00 = 12,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.03/24,281.00 = 12,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.03x = 24,281.00 × 12,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.03x = 298,477,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,477,451.90/16,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.44

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