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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.81, 24,616.25 and 13,298.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.81, 24,616.25 and 13,298.57 is: 19,906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.81 : 24,616.25 = 13,298.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.81/24,616.25 = 13,298.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.81x = 24,616.25 × 13,298.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.81x = 327,360,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,360,923.76/16,444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.64

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