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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.79, 24,489.84 and 13,572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.79, 24,489.84 and 13,572.97 is: 20,376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.79 : 24,489.84 = 13,572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.79/24,489.84 = 13,572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.79x = 24,489.84 × 13,572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.79x = 332,399,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,399,853.30/16,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.64

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