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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.67, 24,385.10 and 12,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.67, 24,385.10 and 12,363.88 is: 18,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.67 : 24,385.10 = 12,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.67/24,385.10 = 12,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.67x = 24,385.10 × 12,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.67x = 301,494,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,494,328.26/16,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.34

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