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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.74, 24,352.79 and 13,433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.74, 24,352.79 and 13,433.27 is: 20,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.74 : 24,352.79 = 13,433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.74/24,352.79 = 13,433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.74x = 24,352.79 × 13,433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.74x = 327,137,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,137,603.32/16,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.01

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