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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.22, 24,771.96 and 12,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.22, 24,771.96 and 12,126.06 is: 18,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.22 : 24,771.96 = 12,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.22/24,771.96 = 12,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.22x = 24,771.96 × 12,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.22x = 300,386,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,386,273.28/16,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.05

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