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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.08, 24,117.93 and 12,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.08, 24,117.93 and 12,761.58 is: 19,112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.08 : 24,117.93 = 12,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.08/24,117.93 = 12,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.08x = 24,117.93 × 12,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.08x = 307,782,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,782,893.13/16,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.11

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