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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.76, 24,731.16 and 13,200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.76, 24,731.16 and 13,200.48 is: 19,843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.76 : 24,731.16 = 13,200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.76/24,731.16 = 13,200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.76x = 24,731.16 × 13,200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.76x = 326,463,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,463,182.96/16,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.66

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