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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.58, 24,117.18 and 12,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.58, 24,117.18 and 12,761.08 is: 19,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.58 : 24,117.18 = 12,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.58/24,117.18 = 12,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.58x = 24,117.18 × 12,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.58x = 307,761,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,761,142.77/16,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.36

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