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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.20, 24,811.25 and 13,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.20, 24,811.25 and 13,041.95 is: 19,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.20 : 24,811.25 = 13,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.20/24,811.25 = 13,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.20x = 24,811.25 × 13,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.20x = 323,586,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,586,892.67/16,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.76

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