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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.08, 24,764.21 and 12,072.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.08, 24,764.21 and 12,072.29 is: 18,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.08 : 24,764.21 = 12,072.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.08/24,764.21 = 12,072.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.08x = 24,764.21 × 12,072.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.08x = 298,960,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,960,726.29/16,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.77

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