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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.28, 24,987.06 and 12,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.28, 24,987.06 and 12,073.08 is: 18,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.28 : 24,987.06 = 12,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.28/24,987.06 = 12,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.28x = 24,987.06 × 12,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.28x = 301,670,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,670,774.34/16,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.88

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