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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.37, 24,558.74 and 13,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.37, 24,558.74 and 13,106.22 is: 19,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.37 : 24,558.74 = 13,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.37/24,558.74 = 13,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.37x = 24,558.74 × 13,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.37x = 321,872,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,872,183.83/16,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.48

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