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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.66, 24,493.71 and 12,172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.66, 24,493.71 and 12,172.02 is: 18,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.66 : 24,493.71 = 12,172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.66/24,493.71 = 12,172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.66x = 24,493.71 × 12,172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.66x = 298,137,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,137,927.99/16,323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.16

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