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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.80, 24,088.20 and 12,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.80, 24,088.20 and 12,170.80 is: 18,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.80 : 24,088.20 = 12,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.80/24,088.20 = 12,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.80x = 24,088.20 × 12,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.80x = 293,172,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,172,664.56/16,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.20

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