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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.74, 24,626.18 and 13,459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.74, 24,626.18 and 13,459.56 is: 20,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.74 : 24,626.18 = 13,459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.74/24,626.18 = 13,459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.74x = 24,626.18 × 13,459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.74x = 331,457,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,457,547.28/16,455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.37

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