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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.72, 24,351.99 and 12,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.72, 24,351.99 and 12,562.98 is: 18,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.72 : 24,351.99 = 12,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.72/24,351.99 = 12,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.72x = 24,351.99 × 12,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.72x = 305,933,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,933,563.33/16,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.69

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