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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.23, 24,573.35 and 13,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.23, 24,573.35 and 13,079.86 is: 19,619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.23 : 24,573.35 = 13,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.23/24,573.35 = 13,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.23x = 24,573.35 × 13,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.23x = 321,415,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,415,977.73/16,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.79

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