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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.05, 24,574.57 and 12,759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.05, 24,574.57 and 12,759.02 is: 19,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.05 : 24,574.57 = 12,759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.05/24,574.57 = 12,759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.05x = 24,574.57 × 12,759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.05x = 313,547,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,547,577.51/16,414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.39

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