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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.58, 24,118.68 and 12,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.58, 24,118.68 and 12,762.08 is: 19,112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.58 : 24,118.68 = 12,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.58/24,118.68 = 12,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.58x = 24,118.68 × 12,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.58x = 307,804,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,804,523.65/16,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.86

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