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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.52, 24,794.52 and 12,834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.52, 24,794.52 and 12,834.54 is: 19,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.52 : 24,794.52 = 12,834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.52/24,794.52 = 12,834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.52x = 24,794.52 × 12,834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.52x = 318,226,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,226,258.72/16,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.57

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