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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.44, 24,571.02 and 13,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.44, 24,571.02 and 13,124.74 is: 19,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.44 : 24,571.02 = 13,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.44/24,571.02 = 13,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.44x = 24,571.02 × 13,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.44x = 322,488,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,488,249.03/16,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.02

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