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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.96, 24,797.36 and 13,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.96, 24,797.36 and 13,213.56 is: 19,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.96 : 24,797.36 = 13,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.96/24,797.36 = 13,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.96x = 24,797.36 × 13,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.96x = 327,661,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,661,338.13/16,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.17

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