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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.52, 24,682.08 and 12,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.52, 24,682.08 and 12,051.56 is: 18,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.52 : 24,682.08 = 12,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.52/24,682.08 = 12,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.52x = 24,682.08 × 12,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.52x = 297,457,568.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,457,568.04/16,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.25

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