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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.99, 24,691.14 and 13,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.99, 24,691.14 and 13,342.25 is: 20,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.99 : 24,691.14 = 13,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.99/24,691.14 = 13,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.99x = 24,691.14 × 13,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.99x = 329,435,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,435,239.21/16,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.15

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