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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.68, 24,615.61 and 13,452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.68, 24,615.61 and 13,452.49 is: 20,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.68 : 24,615.61 = 13,452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.68/24,615.61 = 13,452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.68x = 24,615.61 × 13,452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.68x = 331,141,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,141,152.20/16,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.78

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