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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.10, 24,114.15 and 12,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.10, 24,114.15 and 12,188.10 is: 18,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.10 : 24,114.15 = 12,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.10/24,114.15 = 12,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.10x = 24,114.15 × 12,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.10x = 293,905,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,905,671.62/16,076.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.15

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