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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.66, 24,860.76 and 12,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.66, 24,860.76 and 12,877.30 is: 19,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.66 : 24,860.76 = 12,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.66/24,860.76 = 12,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.66x = 24,860.76 × 12,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.66x = 320,139,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,139,464.75/16,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.16

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