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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.52, 24,764.51 and 12,814.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.52, 24,764.51 and 12,814.54 is: 19,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.52 : 24,764.51 = 12,814.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.52/24,764.51 = 12,814.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.52x = 24,764.51 × 12,814.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.52x = 317,345,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,345,803.98/16,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.57

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