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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.98, 24,767.08 and 12,122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.98, 24,767.08 and 12,122.82 is: 18,168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.98 : 24,767.08 = 12,122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.98/24,767.08 = 12,122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.98x = 24,767.08 × 12,122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.98x = 300,246,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,246,852.77/16,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.17

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