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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.04, 24,633.72 and 13,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.04, 24,633.72 and 13,491.36 is: 20,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.04 : 24,633.72 = 13,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.04/24,633.72 = 13,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.04x = 24,633.72 × 13,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.04x = 332,342,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,342,384.66/16,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.94

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