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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.28, 24,824.96 and 12,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.28, 24,824.96 and 12,847.26 is: 19,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.28 : 24,824.96 = 12,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.28/24,824.96 = 12,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.28x = 24,824.96 × 12,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.28x = 318,932,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,932,715.61/16,574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.63

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