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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.26, 24,720.39 and 13,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.26, 24,720.39 and 13,177.89 is: 19,766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.26 : 24,720.39 = 13,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.26/24,720.39 = 13,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.26x = 24,720.39 × 13,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.26x = 325,762,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,762,580.18/16,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.84

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