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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.40, 24,107.70 and 12,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.40, 24,107.70 and 12,774.20 is: 19,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.40 : 24,107.70 = 12,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.40/24,107.70 = 12,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.40x = 24,107.70 × 12,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.40x = 307,956,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,956,581.34/16,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.48

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