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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.80, 24,367.20 and 13,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.80, 24,367.20 and 13,474.60 is: 20,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.80 : 24,367.20 = 13,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.80/24,367.20 = 13,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.80x = 24,367.20 × 13,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.80x = 328,338,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,338,273.12/16,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.90

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