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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.36, 24,622.98 and 13,303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.36, 24,622.98 and 13,303.02 is: 19,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.36 : 24,622.98 = 13,303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.36/24,622.98 = 13,303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.36x = 24,622.98 × 13,303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.36x = 327,559,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,559,995.40/16,449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.24

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