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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.96, 24,313.32 and 13,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.96, 24,313.32 and 13,421.52 is: 20,172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.96 : 24,313.32 = 13,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.96/24,313.32 = 13,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.96x = 24,313.32 × 13,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.96x = 326,321,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,321,710.65/16,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.00

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