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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.80, 24,046.08 and 12,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.80, 24,046.08 and 12,740.16 is: 19,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.80 : 24,046.08 = 12,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.80/24,046.08 = 12,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.80x = 24,046.08 × 12,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.80x = 306,350,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,350,906.57/16,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.99

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