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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.34, 24,451.94 and 13,544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.34, 24,451.94 and 13,544.42 is: 20,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.34 : 24,451.94 = 13,544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.34/24,451.94 = 13,544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.34x = 24,451.94 × 13,544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.34x = 331,187,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,187,256.78/16,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.95

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