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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.03, 24,632.37 and 13,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.03, 24,632.37 and 13,155.66 is: 19,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.03 : 24,632.37 = 13,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.03/24,632.37 = 13,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.03x = 24,632.37 × 13,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.03x = 324,055,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,055,084.71/16,458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.79

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