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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.72, 24,766.70 and 12,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.72, 24,766.70 and 12,122.56 is: 18,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.72 : 24,766.70 = 12,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.72/24,766.70 = 12,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.72x = 24,766.70 × 12,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.72x = 300,235,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,235,806.75/16,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.79

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