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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.85, 24,545.70 and 13,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.85, 24,545.70 and 13,610.16 is: 20,432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.85 : 24,545.70 = 13,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.85/24,545.70 = 13,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.85x = 24,545.70 × 13,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.85x = 334,070,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,070,904.31/16,349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.66

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