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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.47, 24,761.84 and 12,119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.47, 24,761.84 and 12,119.31 is: 18,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.47 : 24,761.84 = 12,119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.47/24,761.84 = 12,119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.47x = 24,761.84 × 12,119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.47x = 300,096,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,096,354.53/16,522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.92

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