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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.80, 24,447.25 and 13,354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.80, 24,447.25 and 13,354.27 is: 20,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.80 : 24,447.25 = 13,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.80/24,447.25 = 13,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.80x = 24,447.25 × 13,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.80x = 326,475,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,475,132.83/16,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.89

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