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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.20, 24,776.10 and 12,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.20, 24,776.10 and 12,807.60 is: 19,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.20 : 24,776.10 = 12,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.20/24,776.10 = 12,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.20x = 24,776.10 × 12,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.20x = 317,322,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,322,378.36/16,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.26

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