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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.64, 24,048.28 and 12,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.64, 24,048.28 and 12,917.68 is: 19,349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.64 : 24,048.28 = 12,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.64/24,048.28 = 12,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.64x = 24,048.28 × 12,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.64x = 310,647,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,647,985.59/16,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.42

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