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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.96, 24,522.28 and 13,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.96, 24,522.28 and 13,601.84 is: 20,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.96 : 24,522.28 = 13,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.96/24,522.28 = 13,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.96x = 24,522.28 × 13,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.96x = 333,548,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,548,129.00/16,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.53

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