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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,634.92, 24,966.96 and 12,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,634.92, 24,966.96 and 12,960.76 is: 19,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,634.92 : 24,966.96 = 12,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,634.92/24,966.96 = 12,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,634.92x = 24,966.96 × 12,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,634.92x = 323,590,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,590,776.49/16,634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.50

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