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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.04, 24,548.28 and 12,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.04, 24,548.28 and 12,202.44 is: 18,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.04 : 24,548.28 = 12,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.04/24,548.28 = 12,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.04x = 24,548.28 × 12,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.04x = 299,548,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,548,791.06/16,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.20

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