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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.30, 24,490.60 and 13,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.30, 24,490.60 and 13,573.47 is: 20,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.30 : 24,490.60 = 13,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.30/24,490.60 = 13,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.30x = 24,490.60 × 13,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.30x = 332,422,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,422,356.51/16,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.39

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