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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.40, 24,965.40 and 13,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.40, 24,965.40 and 13,187.60 is: 19,747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.40 : 24,965.40 = 13,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.40/24,965.40 = 13,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.40x = 24,965.40 × 13,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.40x = 329,233,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,233,709.04/16,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.23

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