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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.53, 24,566.81 and 12,816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.53, 24,566.81 and 12,816.36 is: 19,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.53 : 24,566.81 = 12,816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.53/24,566.81 = 12,816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.53x = 24,566.81 × 12,816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.53x = 314,857,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,857,016.93/16,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,224.94

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