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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.12, 24,449.27 and 12,135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.12, 24,449.27 and 12,135.92 is: 18,185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.12 : 24,449.27 = 12,135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.12/24,449.27 = 12,135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.12x = 24,449.27 × 12,135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.12x = 296,714,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,714,201.85/16,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.34

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