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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.01, 24,787.82 and 12,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.01, 24,787.82 and 12,825.84 is: 19,220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.01 : 24,787.82 = 12,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.01/24,787.82 = 12,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.01x = 24,787.82 × 12,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.01x = 317,924,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,924,738.29/16,541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.39

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