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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.70, 24,076.59 and 12,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.70, 24,076.59 and 12,360.54 is: 18,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.70 : 24,076.59 = 12,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.70/24,076.59 = 12,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.70x = 24,076.59 × 12,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.70x = 297,599,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,599,653.76/16,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.45

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