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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.56, 24,073.08 and 12,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.56, 24,073.08 and 12,944.04 is: 19,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.56 : 24,073.08 = 12,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.56/24,073.08 = 12,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.56x = 24,073.08 × 12,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.56x = 311,602,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,602,910.44/16,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.33

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