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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.52, 24,679.08 and 12,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.52, 24,679.08 and 12,049.56 is: 18,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.52 : 24,679.08 = 12,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.52/24,679.08 = 12,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.52x = 24,679.08 × 12,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.52x = 297,372,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,372,055.20/16,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.25

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