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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.86, 24,400.14 and 13,000.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.86, 24,400.14 and 13,000.74 is: 19,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.86 : 24,400.14 = 13,000.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.86/24,400.14 = 13,000.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.86x = 24,400.14 × 13,000.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.86x = 317,219,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,219,735.85/16,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,500.98

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