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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.48, 24,775.92 and 13,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.48, 24,775.92 and 13,031.86 is: 19,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.48 : 24,775.92 = 13,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.48/24,775.92 = 13,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.48x = 24,775.92 × 13,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.48x = 322,876,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,876,320.81/16,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.64

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