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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.83, 24,938.77 and 13,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.83, 24,938.77 and 13,315.13 is: 19,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.83 : 24,938.77 = 13,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.83/24,938.77 = 13,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.83x = 24,938.77 × 13,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.83x = 332,063,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,063,003.41/16,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.72

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