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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.83, 24,940.27 and 13,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.83, 24,940.27 and 13,316.13 is: 19,974.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.83 : 24,940.27 = 13,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.83/24,940.27 = 13,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.83x = 24,940.27 × 13,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.83x = 332,107,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,107,877.56/16,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.22

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