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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.37, 24,755.76 and 13,200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.37, 24,755.76 and 13,200.41 is: 19,774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.37 : 24,755.76 = 13,200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.37/24,755.76 = 13,200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.37x = 24,755.76 × 13,200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.37x = 326,786,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,786,041.84/16,525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.81

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