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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.60, 24,710.40 and 13,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.60, 24,710.40 and 13,363.20 is: 20,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.60 : 24,710.40 = 13,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.60/24,710.40 = 13,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.60x = 24,710.40 × 13,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.60x = 330,210,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,210,017.28/16,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.80

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