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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.97, 24,407.35 and 12,108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.97, 24,407.35 and 12,108.37 is: 18,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.97 : 24,407.35 = 12,108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.97/24,407.35 = 12,108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.97x = 24,407.35 × 12,108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.97x = 295,533,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,533,133.23/16,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.26

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