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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.73, 24,537.11 and 13,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.73, 24,537.11 and 13,430.28 is: 20,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.73 : 24,537.11 = 13,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.73/24,537.11 = 13,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.73x = 24,537.11 × 13,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.73x = 329,540,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,540,190.54/16,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.10

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