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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.20, 24,185.99 and 12,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.20, 24,185.99 and 12,801.73 is: 19,216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.20 : 24,185.99 = 12,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.20/24,185.99 = 12,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.20x = 24,185.99 × 12,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.20x = 309,622,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,622,513.76/16,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.65

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