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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.81, 24,062.80 and 12,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.81, 24,062.80 and 12,932.68 is: 19,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.81 : 24,062.80 = 12,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.81/24,062.80 = 12,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.81x = 24,062.80 × 12,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.81x = 311,196,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,196,427.64/16,069.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.28

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