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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.12, 24,661.08 and 12,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.12, 24,661.08 and 12,068.12 is: 18,035.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.12 : 24,661.08 = 12,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.12/24,661.08 = 12,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.12x = 24,661.08 × 12,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.12x = 297,612,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,612,872.77/16,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.92

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