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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.95, 24,759.17 and 12,810.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.95, 24,759.17 and 12,810.99 is: 19,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.95 : 24,759.17 = 12,810.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.95/24,759.17 = 12,810.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.95x = 24,759.17 × 12,810.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.95x = 317,189,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,189,387.51/16,526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.25

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