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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.33, 24,573.59 and 13,411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.33, 24,573.59 and 13,411.67 is: 20,208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.33 : 24,573.59 = 13,411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.33/24,573.59 = 13,411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.33x = 24,573.59 × 13,411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.33x = 329,572,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,572,884.72/16,308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.87

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