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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.55, 24,345.63 and 13,612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.55, 24,345.63 and 13,612.51 is: 20,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.55 : 24,345.63 = 13,612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.55/24,345.63 = 13,612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.55x = 24,345.63 × 13,612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.55x = 331,405,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,405,131.83/16,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.96

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