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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.74, 24,623.19 and 13,457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.74, 24,623.19 and 13,457.55 is: 20,139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.74 : 24,623.19 = 13,457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.74/24,623.19 = 13,457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.74x = 24,623.19 × 13,457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.74x = 331,367,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,367,810.58/16,453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.36

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