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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.35, 24,461.46 and 13,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.35, 24,461.46 and 13,553.73 is: 20,328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.35 : 24,461.46 = 13,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.35/24,461.46 = 13,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.35x = 24,461.46 × 13,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.35x = 331,544,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,544,024.25/16,309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.46

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