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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.59, 24,837.80 and 12,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.59, 24,837.80 and 12,862.23 is: 19,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.59 : 24,837.80 = 12,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.59/24,837.80 = 12,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.59x = 24,837.80 × 12,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.59x = 319,469,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,469,431.98/16,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.27

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