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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.83, 24,741.44 and 12,794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.83, 24,741.44 and 12,794.67 is: 19,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.83 : 24,741.44 = 12,794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.83/24,741.44 = 12,794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.83x = 24,741.44 × 12,794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.83x = 316,558,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,558,496.15/16,509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,173.95

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