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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.17, 24,325.02 and 12,053.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.17, 24,325.02 and 12,053.57 is: 18,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.17 : 24,325.02 = 12,053.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.17/24,325.02 = 12,053.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.17x = 24,325.02 × 12,053.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.17x = 293,203,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,203,209.70/16,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.99

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