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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.46, 24,771.90 and 12,819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.46, 24,771.90 and 12,819.48 is: 19,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.46 : 24,771.90 = 12,819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.46/24,771.90 = 12,819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.46x = 24,771.90 × 12,819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.46x = 317,562,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,562,876.61/16,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.96

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