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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.96, 24,310.32 and 13,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.96, 24,310.32 and 13,419.52 is: 20,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.96 : 24,310.32 = 13,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.96/24,310.32 = 13,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.96x = 24,310.32 × 13,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.96x = 326,232,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,232,825.45/16,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.00

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