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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.92, 24,388.48 and 12,366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.92, 24,388.48 and 12,366.13 is: 18,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.92 : 24,388.48 = 12,366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.92/24,388.48 = 12,366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.92x = 24,388.48 × 12,366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.92x = 301,591,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,591,114.18/16,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.73

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