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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.01, 24,271.32 and 13,413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.01, 24,271.32 and 13,413.12 is: 20,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.01 : 24,271.32 = 13,413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.01/24,271.32 = 13,413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.01x = 24,271.32 × 13,413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.01x = 325,554,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,554,127.72/16,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.24

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