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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.84, 24,853.18 and 12,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.84, 24,853.18 and 12,872.48 is: 19,315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.84 : 24,853.18 = 12,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.84/24,853.18 = 12,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.84x = 24,853.18 × 12,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.84x = 319,922,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,922,062.49/16,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.65

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