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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.90, 24,759.54 and 12,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.90, 24,759.54 and 12,806.73 is: 19,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.90 : 24,759.54 = 12,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.90/24,759.54 = 12,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.90x = 24,759.54 × 12,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.90x = 317,088,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,088,743.70/16,521.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.03

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