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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,172.20, 24,247.48 and 13,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,172.20, 24,247.48 and 13,056.04 is: 19,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,172.20 : 24,247.48 = 13,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,172.20/24,247.48 = 13,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,172.20x = 24,247.48 × 13,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,172.20x = 316,576,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,576,068.78/16,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,575.32

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