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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.40, 24,809.70 and 12,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.40, 24,809.70 and 12,651.80 is: 18,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.40 : 24,809.70 = 12,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.40/24,809.70 = 12,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.40x = 24,809.70 × 12,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.40x = 313,887,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,887,362.46/16,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.10

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