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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.33, 24,575.11 and 13,412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.33, 24,575.11 and 13,412.67 is: 20,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.33 : 24,575.11 = 13,412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.33/24,575.11 = 13,412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.33x = 24,575.11 × 13,412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.33x = 329,617,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,617,773.58/16,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.38

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