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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.92, 24,745.26 and 12,941.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.92, 24,745.26 and 12,941.69 is: 19,383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.92 : 24,745.26 = 12,941.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.92/24,745.26 = 12,941.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.92x = 24,745.26 × 12,941.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.92x = 320,245,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,245,477.22/16,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.07

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