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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.70, 24,806.01 and 12,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.70, 24,806.01 and 12,859.10 is: 19,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.70 : 24,806.01 = 12,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.70/24,806.01 = 12,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.70x = 24,806.01 × 12,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.70x = 318,982,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,982,963.19/16,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.75

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