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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.92, 24,386.98 and 12,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.92, 24,386.98 and 12,365.13 is: 18,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.92 : 24,386.98 = 12,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.92/24,386.98 = 12,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.92x = 24,386.98 × 12,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.92x = 301,548,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,548,178.01/16,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.23

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