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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.04, 24,506.72 and 13,584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.04, 24,506.72 and 13,584.22 is: 20,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.04 : 24,506.72 = 13,584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.04/24,506.72 = 13,584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.04x = 24,506.72 × 13,584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.04x = 332,904,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,904,597.71/16,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.51

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