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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.28, 24,823.46 and 12,846.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.28, 24,823.46 and 12,846.26 is: 19,241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.28 : 24,823.46 = 12,846.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.28/24,823.46 = 12,846.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.28x = 24,823.46 × 12,846.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.28x = 318,888,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,888,715.43/16,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.14

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