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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.98, 24,655.23 and 12,872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.98, 24,655.23 and 12,872.28 is: 19,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.98 : 24,655.23 = 12,872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.98/24,655.23 = 12,872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.98x = 24,655.23 × 12,872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.98x = 317,369,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,369,024.02/16,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.23

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