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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.51, 24,739.73 and 13,206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.51, 24,739.73 and 13,206.17 is: 19,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.51 : 24,739.73 = 13,206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.51/24,739.73 = 13,206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.51x = 24,739.73 × 13,206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.51x = 326,717,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,717,080.13/16,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.16

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