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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.04, 24,628.35 and 13,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.04, 24,628.35 and 13,682.42 is: 20,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.04 : 24,628.35 = 13,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.04/24,628.35 = 13,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.04x = 24,628.35 × 13,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.04x = 336,975,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,975,449.13/16,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.74

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