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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.04, 24,635.23 and 13,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.04, 24,635.23 and 13,492.36 is: 20,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.04 : 24,635.23 = 13,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.04/24,635.23 = 13,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.04x = 24,635.23 × 13,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.04x = 332,387,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,387,391.84/16,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.45

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