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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.30, 23,992.61 and 12,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.30, 23,992.61 and 12,537.26 is: 18,780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.30 : 23,992.61 = 12,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.30/23,992.61 = 12,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.30x = 23,992.61 × 12,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.30x = 300,801,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,801,589.65/16,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.97

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