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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.05, 24,369.08 and 13,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.05, 24,369.08 and 13,475.85 is: 20,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.05 : 24,369.08 = 13,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.05/24,369.08 = 13,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.05x = 24,369.08 × 13,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.05x = 328,393,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,393,999.34/16,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.78

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