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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.70, 24,468.26 and 12,155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.70, 24,468.26 and 12,155.05 is: 18,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.70 : 24,468.26 = 12,155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.70/24,468.26 = 12,155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.70x = 24,468.26 × 12,155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.70x = 297,412,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,412,892.93/16,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.69

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