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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.20, 24,710.10 and 12,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.20, 24,710.10 and 12,095.80 is: 18,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.20 : 24,710.10 = 12,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.20/24,710.10 = 12,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.20x = 24,710.10 × 12,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.20x = 298,888,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,888,427.58/16,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.04

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