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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.04, 24,697.14 and 13,533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.04, 24,697.14 and 13,533.36 is: 20,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.04 : 24,697.14 = 13,533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.04/24,697.14 = 13,533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.04x = 24,697.14 × 13,533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.04x = 334,235,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,235,286.59/16,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.34

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