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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.78, 24,183.86 and 12,800.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.78, 24,183.86 and 12,800.31 is: 19,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.78 : 24,183.86 = 12,800.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.78/24,183.86 = 12,800.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.78x = 24,183.86 × 12,800.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.78x = 309,560,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,560,841.00/16,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.52

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