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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.79, 24,365.62 and 12,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.79, 24,365.62 and 12,133.99 is: 18,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.79 : 24,365.62 = 12,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.79/24,365.62 = 12,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.79x = 24,365.62 × 12,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.79x = 295,652,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,652,189.42/16,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.15

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