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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.04, 24,761.28 and 12,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.04, 24,761.28 and 12,807.88 is: 19,193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.04 : 24,761.28 = 12,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.04/24,761.28 = 12,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.04x = 24,761.28 × 12,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.04x = 317,139,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,139,502.89/16,523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.77

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