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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.48, 24,805.92 and 12,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.48, 24,805.92 and 12,131.48 is: 18,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.48 : 24,805.92 = 12,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.48/24,805.92 = 12,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.48x = 24,805.92 × 12,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.48x = 300,932,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,932,522.36/16,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.11

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