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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.20, 24,332.10 and 12,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.20, 24,332.10 and 12,125.40 is: 18,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.20 : 24,332.10 = 12,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.20/24,332.10 = 12,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.20x = 24,332.10 × 12,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.20x = 295,036,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,036,445.34/16,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.76

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