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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.92, 24,385.48 and 12,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.92, 24,385.48 and 12,364.13 is: 18,533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.92 : 24,385.48 = 12,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.92/24,385.48 = 12,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.92x = 24,385.48 × 12,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.92x = 301,505,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,505,091.99/16,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.72

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