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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.98, 24,537.48 and 13,430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.98, 24,537.48 and 13,430.53 is: 20,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.98 : 24,537.48 = 13,430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.98/24,537.48 = 13,430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.98x = 24,537.48 × 13,430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.98x = 329,551,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,551,361.26/16,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.47

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