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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.60, 24,092.40 and 12,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.60, 24,092.40 and 12,562.40 is: 18,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.60 : 24,092.40 = 12,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.60/24,092.40 = 12,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.60x = 24,092.40 × 12,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.60x = 302,658,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,658,365.76/16,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.60

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