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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.20, 24,808.26 and 12,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.20, 24,808.26 and 12,860.60 is: 19,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.20 : 24,808.26 = 12,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.20/24,808.26 = 12,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.20x = 24,808.26 × 12,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.20x = 319,049,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,049,108.56/16,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.00

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