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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.24, 24,297.78 and 12,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.24, 24,297.78 and 12,515.24 is: 18,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.24 : 24,297.78 = 12,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.24/24,297.78 = 12,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.24x = 24,297.78 × 12,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.24x = 304,092,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,092,548.17/16,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.48

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