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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.72, 24,353.49 and 12,563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.72, 24,353.49 and 12,563.98 is: 18,826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.72 : 24,353.49 = 12,563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.72/24,353.49 = 12,563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.72x = 24,353.49 × 12,563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.72x = 305,976,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,976,761.29/16,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.19

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