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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.44, 24,632.64 and 13,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.44, 24,632.64 and 13,812.48 is: 20,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.44 : 24,632.64 = 13,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.44/24,632.64 = 13,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.44x = 24,632.64 × 13,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.44x = 340,237,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,237,847.35/16,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.17

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