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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.54, 24,803.22 and 12,866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.54, 24,803.22 and 12,866.78 is: 19,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.54 : 24,803.22 = 12,866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.54/24,803.22 = 12,866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.54x = 24,803.22 × 12,866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.54x = 319,137,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,137,451.02/16,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.94

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