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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.66, 24,859.26 and 12,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.66, 24,859.26 and 12,876.30 is: 19,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.66 : 24,859.26 = 12,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.66/24,859.26 = 12,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.66x = 24,859.26 × 12,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.66x = 320,095,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,095,289.54/16,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.66

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