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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.40, 24,334.65 and 13,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.40, 24,334.65 and 13,331.40 is: 19,967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.40 : 24,334.65 = 13,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.40/24,334.65 = 13,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.40x = 24,334.65 × 13,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.40x = 324,414,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,414,953.01/16,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.19

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