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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.37, 24,738.73 and 13,226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.37, 24,738.73 and 13,226.22 is: 19,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.37 : 24,738.73 = 13,226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.37/24,738.73 = 13,226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.37x = 24,738.73 × 13,226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.37x = 327,199,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,199,975.40/16,492.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.47

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