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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.20, 24,445.80 and 13,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.20, 24,445.80 and 13,016.70 is: 19,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.20 : 24,445.80 = 13,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.20/24,445.80 = 13,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.20x = 24,445.80 × 13,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.20x = 318,203,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,203,644.86/16,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.05

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