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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.16, 24,712.22 and 13,171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.16, 24,712.22 and 13,171.03 is: 19,729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.16 : 24,712.22 = 13,171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.16/24,712.22 = 13,171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.16x = 24,712.22 × 13,171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.16x = 325,485,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,485,362.13/16,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.78

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