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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.44, 24,801.42 and 13,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.44, 24,801.42 and 13,352.44 is: 20,056.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.44 : 24,801.42 = 13,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.44/24,801.42 = 13,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.44x = 24,801.42 × 13,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.44x = 331,159,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,159,472.46/16,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.37

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