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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.89, 24,313.39 and 13,616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.89, 24,313.39 and 13,616.36 is: 20,378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.89 : 24,313.39 = 13,616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.89/24,313.39 = 13,616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.89x = 24,313.39 × 13,616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.89x = 331,059,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,059,923.33/16,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.07

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