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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.20, 24,015.30 and 12,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.20, 24,015.30 and 12,705.40 is: 19,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.20 : 24,015.30 = 12,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.20/24,015.30 = 12,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.20x = 24,015.30 × 12,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.20x = 305,123,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,123,992.62/16,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,058.10

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