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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.89, 24,614.83 and 13,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.89, 24,614.83 and 13,107.52 is: 19,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.89 : 24,614.83 = 13,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.89/24,614.83 = 13,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.89x = 24,614.83 × 13,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.89x = 322,639,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,639,253.45/16,409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.27

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