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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.80, 24,034.20 and 12,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.80, 24,034.20 and 12,134.80 is: 18,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.80 : 24,034.20 = 12,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.80/24,034.20 = 12,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.80x = 24,034.20 × 12,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.80x = 291,650,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,650,210.16/16,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.20

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