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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.59, 24,492.51 and 13,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.59, 24,492.51 and 13,032.90 is: 19,460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.59 : 24,492.51 = 13,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.59/24,492.51 = 13,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.59x = 24,492.51 × 13,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.59x = 319,208,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,208,433.58/16,402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.86

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