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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.51, 24,736.73 and 13,204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.51, 24,736.73 and 13,204.17 is: 19,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.51 : 24,736.73 = 13,204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.51/24,736.73 = 13,204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.51x = 24,736.73 × 13,204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.51x = 326,627,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,627,922.14/16,455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.15

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