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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.70, 24,110.55 and 12,768.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.70, 24,110.55 and 12,768.90 is: 19,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.70 : 24,110.55 = 12,768.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.70/24,110.55 = 12,768.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.70x = 24,110.55 × 12,768.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.70x = 307,865,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,865,201.90/16,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.35

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