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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.20, 24,438.30 and 12,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.20, 24,438.30 and 12,404.20 is: 18,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.20 : 24,438.30 = 12,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.20/24,438.30 = 12,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.20x = 24,438.30 × 12,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.20x = 303,137,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,137,560.86/16,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.30

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