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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.80, 24,448.73 and 13,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.80, 24,448.73 and 13,355.24 is: 20,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.80 : 24,448.73 = 13,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.80/24,448.73 = 13,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.80x = 24,448.73 × 13,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.80x = 326,518,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,518,467.83/16,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.31

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