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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.88, 24,554.10 and 13,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.88, 24,554.10 and 13,253.60 is: 19,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.88 : 24,554.10 = 13,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.88/24,554.10 = 13,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.88x = 24,554.10 × 13,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.88x = 325,430,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,430,219.76/16,402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.82

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