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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.03, 24,441.30 and 13,130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.03, 24,441.30 and 13,130.88 is: 19,686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.03 : 24,441.30 = 13,130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.03/24,441.30 = 13,130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.03x = 24,441.30 × 13,130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.03x = 320,935,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,935,777.34/16,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.86

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