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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.29, 24,655.47 and 13,479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.29, 24,655.47 and 13,479.10 is: 20,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.29 : 24,655.47 = 13,479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.29/24,655.47 = 13,479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.29x = 24,655.47 × 13,479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.29x = 332,333,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,333,545.68/16,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.64

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