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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.49, 24,366.69 and 13,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.49, 24,366.69 and 13,292.04 is: 19,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.49 : 24,366.69 = 13,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.49/24,366.69 = 13,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.49x = 24,366.69 × 13,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.49x = 323,883,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,883,018.15/16,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.02

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