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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.56, 24,872.82 and 13,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.56, 24,872.82 and 13,299.76 is: 19,922.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.56 : 24,872.82 = 13,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.56/24,872.82 = 13,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.56x = 24,872.82 × 13,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.56x = 330,802,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,802,536.52/16,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.39

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