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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.66, 24,374.55 and 12,577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.66, 24,374.55 and 12,577.98 is: 18,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.66 : 24,374.55 = 12,577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.66/24,374.55 = 12,577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.66x = 24,374.55 × 12,577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.66x = 306,582,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,582,602.41/16,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.30

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