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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.92, 24,313.97 and 12,701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.92, 24,313.97 and 12,701.91 is: 19,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.92 : 24,313.97 = 12,701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.92/24,313.97 = 12,701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.92x = 24,313.97 × 12,701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.92x = 308,833,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,833,981.61/16,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.99

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