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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.48, 24,175.96 and 12,603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.48, 24,175.96 and 12,603.57 is: 18,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.48 : 24,175.96 = 12,603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.48/24,175.96 = 12,603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.48x = 24,175.96 × 12,603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.48x = 304,703,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,703,404.18/16,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.29

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