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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.09, 24,386.82 and 12,977.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.09, 24,386.82 and 12,977.37 is: 19,456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.09 : 24,386.82 = 12,977.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.09/24,386.82 = 12,977.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.09x = 24,386.82 × 12,977.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.09x = 316,476,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,476,786.26/16,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.23

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