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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.96, 24,827.88 and 13,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.96, 24,827.88 and 13,619.28 is: 20,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.96 : 24,827.88 = 13,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.96/24,827.88 = 13,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.96x = 24,827.88 × 13,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.96x = 338,137,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,137,849.53/16,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.86

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