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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.74, 24,368.57 and 13,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.74, 24,368.57 and 13,293.29 is: 19,939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.74 : 24,368.57 = 13,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.74/24,368.57 = 13,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.74x = 24,368.57 × 13,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.74x = 323,938,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,938,401.43/16,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.90

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