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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.08, 24,325.49 and 12,532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.08, 24,325.49 and 12,532.71 is: 18,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.08 : 24,325.49 = 12,532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.08/24,325.49 = 12,532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.08x = 24,325.49 × 12,532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.08x = 304,864,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,864,311.78/16,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.40

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