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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.04, 23,120.80 and 12,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.04, 23,120.80 and 12,524.32 is: 17,285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.04 : 23,120.80 = 12,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.04/23,120.80 = 12,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.04x = 23,120.80 × 12,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.04x = 289,572,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,572,297.86/16,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.79

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