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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.53, 24,411.96 and 12,167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.53, 24,411.96 and 12,167.43 is: 18,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.53 : 24,411.96 = 12,167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.53/24,411.96 = 12,167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.53x = 24,411.96 × 12,167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.53x = 297,030,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,030,814.46/16,324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.37

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