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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.48, 24,172.96 and 12,601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.48, 24,172.96 and 12,601.57 is: 18,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.48 : 24,172.96 = 12,601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.48/24,172.96 = 12,601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.48x = 24,172.96 × 12,601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.48x = 304,617,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,617,247.55/16,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.29

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