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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.30, 23,122.20 and 12,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.30, 23,122.20 and 12,049.25 is: 16,631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.30 : 23,122.20 = 12,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.30/23,122.20 = 12,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.30x = 23,122.20 × 12,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.30x = 278,605,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,605,052.74/16,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.85

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