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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.31, 24,062.05 and 12,932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.31, 24,062.05 and 12,932.18 is: 19,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.31 : 24,062.05 = 12,932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.31/24,062.05 = 12,932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.31x = 24,062.05 × 12,932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.31x = 311,174,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,174,697.11/16,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.53

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