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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.16, 24,666.66 and 12,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.16, 24,666.66 and 12,575.88 is: 18,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.16 : 24,666.66 = 12,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.16/24,666.66 = 12,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.16x = 24,666.66 × 12,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.16x = 310,204,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,204,956.16/16,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.68

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