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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.51, 24,367.32 and 13,490.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.51, 24,367.32 and 13,490.89 is: 20,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.51 : 24,367.32 = 13,490.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.51/24,367.32 = 13,490.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.51x = 24,367.32 × 13,490.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.51x = 328,736,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,736,772.80/16,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.30

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