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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.96, 24,446.88 and 13,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.96, 24,446.88 and 13,541.04 is: 20,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.96 : 24,446.88 = 13,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.96/24,446.88 = 13,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.96x = 24,446.88 × 13,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.96x = 331,036,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,036,179.96/16,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.89

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