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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.87, 24,245.39 and 13,553.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.87, 24,245.39 and 13,553.57 is: 20,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.87 : 24,245.39 = 13,553.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.87/24,245.39 = 13,553.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.87x = 24,245.39 × 13,553.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.87x = 328,611,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,611,685.04/16,169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.47

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