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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.66, 24,719.04 and 12,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.66, 24,719.04 and 12,757.59 is: 19,116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.66 : 24,719.04 = 12,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.66/24,719.04 = 12,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.66x = 24,719.04 × 12,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.66x = 315,355,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,355,377.51/16,496.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.32

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