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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.69, 24,716.09 and 12,755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.69, 24,716.09 and 12,755.63 is: 19,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.69 : 24,716.09 = 12,755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.69/24,716.09 = 12,755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.69x = 24,716.09 × 12,755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.69x = 315,269,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,269,181.99/16,494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.38

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