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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.10, 24,091.51 and 12,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.10, 24,091.51 and 12,554.06 is: 18,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.10 : 24,091.51 = 12,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.10/24,091.51 = 12,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.10x = 24,091.51 × 12,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.10x = 302,446,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,446,141.57/16,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.98

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