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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.48, 24,419.52 and 12,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.48, 24,419.52 and 12,101.76 is: 18,174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.48 : 24,419.52 = 12,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.48/24,419.52 = 12,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.48x = 24,419.52 × 12,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.48x = 295,519,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,519,170.36/16,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.07

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