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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.46, 24,449.13 and 13,542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.46, 24,449.13 and 13,542.54 is: 20,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.46 : 24,449.13 = 13,542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.46/24,449.13 = 13,542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.46x = 24,449.13 × 13,542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.46x = 331,103,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,103,320.99/16,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.14

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