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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.70, 24,416.55 and 12,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.70, 24,416.55 and 12,341.10 is: 18,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.70 : 24,416.55 = 12,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.70/24,416.55 = 12,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.70x = 24,416.55 × 12,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.70x = 301,327,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,327,085.21/16,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.65

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