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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.92, 24,845.52 and 13,078.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.92, 24,845.52 and 13,078.32 is: 19,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.92 : 24,845.52 = 13,078.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.92/24,845.52 = 13,078.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.92x = 24,845.52 × 13,078.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.92x = 324,937,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,937,661.13/16,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.26

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