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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.95, 24,467.14 and 12,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.95, 24,467.14 and 12,154.30 is: 18,237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.95 : 24,467.14 = 12,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.95/24,467.14 = 12,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.95x = 24,467.14 × 12,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.95x = 297,380,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,380,845.36/16,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.56

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