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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.90, 24,503.40 and 13,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.90, 24,503.40 and 13,443.90 is: 20,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.90 : 24,503.40 = 13,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.90/24,503.40 = 13,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.90x = 24,503.40 × 13,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.90x = 329,421,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,421,259.26/16,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.90

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