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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.26, 24,890.90 and 13,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.26, 24,890.90 and 13,086.60 is: 19,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.26 : 24,890.90 = 13,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.26/24,890.90 = 13,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.26x = 24,890.90 × 13,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.26x = 325,737,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,737,251.94/16,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,604.70

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