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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.40, 24,366.30 and 13,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.40, 24,366.30 and 13,318.60 is: 19,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.40 : 24,366.30 = 13,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.40/24,366.30 = 13,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.40x = 24,366.30 × 13,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.40x = 324,525,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,525,003.18/16,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.42

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