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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.80, 24,122.48 and 12,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.80, 24,122.48 and 12,947.52 is: 19,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.80 : 24,122.48 = 12,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.80/24,122.48 = 12,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.80x = 24,122.48 × 12,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.80x = 312,326,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,326,292.25/16,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.68

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