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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.99, 24,368.94 and 13,293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.99, 24,368.94 and 13,293.54 is: 19,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.99 : 24,368.94 = 13,293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.99/24,368.94 = 13,293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.99x = 24,368.94 × 13,293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.99x = 323,949,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,949,478.65/16,245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.27

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