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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.26, 24,271.70 and 13,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.26, 24,271.70 and 13,413.37 is: 20,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.26 : 24,271.70 = 13,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.26/24,271.70 = 13,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.26x = 24,271.70 × 13,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.26x = 325,565,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,565,292.63/16,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.62

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