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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.84, 24,366.30 and 12,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.84, 24,366.30 and 12,362.68 is: 18,503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.84 : 24,366.30 = 12,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.84/24,366.30 = 12,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.84x = 24,366.30 × 12,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.84x = 301,232,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,232,769.68/16,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.42

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