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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.49, 24,314.43 and 13,089.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.49, 24,314.43 and 13,089.03 is: 19,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.49 : 24,314.43 = 13,089.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.49/24,314.43 = 13,089.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.49x = 24,314.43 × 13,089.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.49x = 318,252,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,252,303.70/16,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.40

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