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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.31, 24,384.70 and 12,336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.31, 24,384.70 and 12,336.31 is: 18,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.31 : 24,384.70 = 12,336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.31/24,384.70 = 12,336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.31x = 24,384.70 × 12,336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.31x = 300,817,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,817,172.92/16,278.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.63

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