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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.20, 24,766.80 and 12,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.20, 24,766.80 and 12,056.80 is: 18,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.20 : 24,766.80 = 12,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.20/24,766.80 = 12,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.20x = 24,766.80 × 12,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.20x = 298,608,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,608,354.24/16,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.20

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