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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.66, 24,168.80 and 12,826.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.66, 24,168.80 and 12,826.10 is: 19,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.66 : 24,168.80 = 12,826.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.66/24,168.80 = 12,826.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.66x = 24,168.80 × 12,826.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.66x = 309,991,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,991,445.68/16,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,221.10

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