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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.76, 24,492.60 and 12,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.76, 24,492.60 and 12,165.16 is: 18,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.76 : 24,492.60 = 12,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.76/24,492.60 = 12,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.76x = 24,492.60 × 12,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.76x = 297,956,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,956,397.82/16,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.48

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