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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.46, 24,758.42 and 12,810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.46, 24,758.42 and 12,810.48 is: 19,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.46 : 24,758.42 = 12,810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.46/24,758.42 = 12,810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.46x = 24,758.42 × 12,810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.46x = 317,167,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,167,244.24/16,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.48

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