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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.09, 24,837.05 and 12,861.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.09, 24,837.05 and 12,861.73 is: 19,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.09 : 24,837.05 = 12,861.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.09/24,837.05 = 12,861.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.09x = 24,837.05 × 12,861.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.09x = 319,447,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,447,431.10/16,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.52

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