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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.69, 24,858.76 and 13,065.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.69, 24,858.76 and 13,065.11 is: 19,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.69 : 24,858.76 = 13,065.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.69/24,858.76 = 13,065.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.69x = 24,858.76 × 13,065.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.69x = 324,782,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,782,433.86/16,593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.65

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