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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.36, 24,772.08 and 12,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.36, 24,772.08 and 12,077.52 is: 18,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.36 : 24,772.08 = 12,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.36/24,772.08 = 12,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.36x = 24,772.08 × 12,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.36x = 299,185,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,185,291.64/16,515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.58

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