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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.02, 24,277.32 and 13,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.02, 24,277.32 and 13,417.12 is: 20,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.02 : 24,277.32 = 13,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.02/24,277.32 = 13,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.02x = 24,277.32 × 13,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.02x = 325,731,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,731,715.72/16,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.23

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