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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.71, 24,356.79 and 12,572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.71, 24,356.79 and 12,572.00 is: 18,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.71 : 24,356.79 = 12,572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.71/24,356.79 = 12,572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.71x = 24,356.79 × 12,572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.71x = 306,213,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,213,442.10/16,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.11

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