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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.42, 24,384.73 and 12,363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.42, 24,384.73 and 12,363.63 is: 18,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.42 : 24,384.73 = 12,363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.42/24,384.73 = 12,363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.42x = 24,384.73 × 12,363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.42x = 301,483,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,483,779.37/16,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.98

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