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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.03, 24,409.71 and 12,165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.03, 24,409.71 and 12,165.93 is: 18,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.03 : 24,409.71 = 12,165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.03/24,409.71 = 12,165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.03x = 24,409.71 × 12,165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.03x = 296,966,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,966,823.18/16,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.12

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