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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.80, 24,008.36 and 12,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.80, 24,008.36 and 12,547.76 is: 18,796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.80 : 24,008.36 = 12,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.80/24,008.36 = 12,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.80x = 24,008.36 × 12,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.80x = 301,251,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,251,139.27/16,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,796.71

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