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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.54, 24,699.41 and 13,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.54, 24,699.41 and 13,534.86 is: 20,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.54 : 24,699.41 = 13,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.54/24,699.41 = 13,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.54x = 24,699.41 × 13,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.54x = 334,302,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,302,988.76/16,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.61

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