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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.71, 24,446.56 and 13,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.71, 24,446.56 and 13,031.48 is: 19,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.71 : 24,446.56 = 13,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.71/24,446.56 = 13,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.71x = 24,446.56 × 13,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.71x = 318,574,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,574,910.68/16,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.22

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