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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.81, 24,061.29 and 12,931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.81, 24,061.29 and 12,931.68 is: 19,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.81 : 24,061.29 = 12,931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.81/24,061.29 = 12,931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.81x = 24,061.29 × 12,931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.81x = 311,152,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,152,902.67/16,068.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.78

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