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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.94, 24,568.78 and 13,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.94, 24,568.78 and 13,123.24 is: 19,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.94 : 24,568.78 = 13,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.94/24,568.78 = 13,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.94x = 24,568.78 × 13,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.94x = 322,421,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,421,996.45/16,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.78

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