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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.28, 24,544.68 and 13,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.28, 24,544.68 and 13,609.68 is: 20,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.28 : 24,544.68 = 13,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.28/24,544.68 = 13,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.28x = 24,544.68 × 13,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.28x = 334,045,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,045,240.50/16,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.83

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