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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.29, 24,656.97 and 13,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.29, 24,656.97 and 13,480.10 is: 20,173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.29 : 24,656.97 = 13,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.29/24,656.97 = 13,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.29x = 24,656.97 × 13,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.29x = 332,378,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,378,421.30/16,476.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.13

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