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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,405.70, 24,608.55 and 13,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,405.70, 24,608.55 and 13,125.20 is: 19,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,405.70 : 24,608.55 = 13,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,405.70/24,608.55 = 13,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,405.70x = 24,608.55 × 13,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,405.70x = 322,992,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,992,140.46/16,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.80

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