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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.76, 24,735.60 and 13,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.76, 24,735.60 and 13,203.42 is: 19,848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.76 : 24,735.60 = 13,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.76/24,735.60 = 13,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.76x = 24,735.60 × 13,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.76x = 326,594,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,594,515.75/16,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.03

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