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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.52, 24,563.88 and 12,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.52, 24,563.88 and 12,012.88 is: 18,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.52 : 24,563.88 = 12,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.52/24,563.88 = 12,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.52x = 24,563.88 × 12,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.52x = 295,082,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,082,942.77/16,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.07

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