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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.28, 24,991.56 and 12,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.28, 24,991.56 and 12,076.08 is: 18,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.28 : 24,991.56 = 12,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.28/24,991.56 = 12,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.28x = 24,991.56 × 12,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.28x = 301,800,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,800,077.88/16,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.38

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