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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.26, 24,679.89 and 13,150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.26, 24,679.89 and 13,150.89 is: 19,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.26 : 24,679.89 = 13,150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.26/24,679.89 = 13,150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.26x = 24,679.89 × 13,150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.26x = 324,562,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,562,518.60/16,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.34

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