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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.70, 24,879.30 and 12,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.70, 24,879.30 and 12,252.70 is: 18,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.70 : 24,879.30 = 12,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.70/24,879.30 = 12,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.70x = 24,879.30 × 12,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.70x = 304,838,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,838,599.11/16,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.28

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