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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.74, 24,782.97 and 13,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.74, 24,782.97 and 13,216.10 is: 19,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.74 : 24,782.97 = 13,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.74/24,782.97 = 13,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.74x = 24,782.97 × 13,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.74x = 327,534,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,534,085.90/16,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.25

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