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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.44, 24,339.69 and 12,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.44, 24,339.69 and 12,116.72 is: 18,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.44 : 24,339.69 = 12,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.44/24,339.69 = 12,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.44x = 24,339.69 × 12,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.44x = 294,917,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,917,269.47/16,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.45

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