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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.96, 24,448.38 and 13,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.96, 24,448.38 and 13,542.04 is: 20,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.96 : 24,448.38 = 13,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.96/24,448.38 = 13,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.96x = 24,448.38 × 13,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.96x = 331,080,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,080,939.90/16,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.39

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