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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.04, 24,688.08 and 13,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.04, 24,688.08 and 13,527.36 is: 20,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.04 : 24,688.08 = 13,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.04/24,688.08 = 13,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.04x = 24,688.08 × 13,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.04x = 333,964,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,964,545.87/16,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.28

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