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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.83, 24,765.33 and 12,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.83, 24,765.33 and 12,073.05 is: 18,108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.83 : 24,765.33 = 12,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.83/24,765.33 = 12,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.83x = 24,765.33 × 12,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.83x = 298,993,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,993,067.36/16,510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.91

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