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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.70, 24,863.55 and 12,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.70, 24,863.55 and 12,817.30 is: 19,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.70 : 24,863.55 = 12,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.70/24,863.55 = 12,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.70x = 24,863.55 × 12,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.70x = 318,683,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,683,579.42/16,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.95

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