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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.46, 24,755.42 and 12,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.46, 24,755.42 and 12,808.48 is: 19,188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.46 : 24,755.42 = 12,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.46/24,755.42 = 12,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.46x = 24,755.42 × 12,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.46x = 317,079,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,079,318.51/16,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.49

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