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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.76, 24,191.10 and 8,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.76, 24,191.10 and 8,732.50 is: 13,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.76 : 24,191.10 = 8,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.76/24,191.10 = 8,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.76x = 24,191.10 × 8,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.76x = 211,248,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,248,780.75/16,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.52

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