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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.99, 24,370.44 and 13,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.99, 24,370.44 and 13,294.54 is: 19,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.99 : 24,370.44 = 13,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.99/24,370.44 = 13,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.99x = 24,370.44 × 13,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.99x = 323,993,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,993,789.40/16,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.77

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