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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.80, 23,975.36 and 12,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.80, 23,975.36 and 12,525.76 is: 18,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.80 : 23,975.36 = 12,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.80/23,975.36 = 12,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.80x = 23,975.36 × 12,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.80x = 300,309,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,309,605.27/16,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.72

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