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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.40, 24,106.20 and 12,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.40, 24,106.20 and 12,773.20 is: 19,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.40 : 24,106.20 = 12,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.40/24,106.20 = 12,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.40x = 24,106.20 × 12,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.40x = 307,913,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,913,313.84/16,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.98

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