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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.68, 24,253.50 and 13,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.68, 24,253.50 and 13,060.52 is: 19,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.68 : 24,253.50 = 13,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.68/24,253.50 = 13,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.68x = 24,253.50 × 13,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.68x = 316,763,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,763,321.82/16,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.48

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