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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.16, 24,318.55 and 13,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.16, 24,318.55 and 13,761.32 is: 20,613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.16 : 24,318.55 = 13,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.16/24,318.55 = 13,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.16x = 24,318.55 × 13,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.16x = 334,655,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,655,351.19/16,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.00

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