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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.89, 24,316.39 and 13,618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.89, 24,316.39 and 13,618.37 is: 20,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.89 : 24,316.39 = 13,618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.89/24,316.39 = 13,618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.89x = 24,316.39 × 13,618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.89x = 331,149,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,149,474.50/16,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.08

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