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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.40, 24,502.65 and 13,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.40, 24,502.65 and 13,443.40 is: 20,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.40 : 24,502.65 = 13,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.40/24,502.65 = 13,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.40x = 24,502.65 × 13,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.40x = 329,398,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,398,925.01/16,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.15

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