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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.36, 24,212.70 and 13,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.36, 24,212.70 and 13,026.60 is: 19,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.36 : 24,212.70 = 13,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.36/24,212.70 = 13,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.36x = 24,212.70 × 13,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.36x = 315,409,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,409,157.82/16,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.63

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