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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.92, 23,961.60 and 13,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.92, 23,961.60 and 13,537.28 is: 20,250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.92 : 23,961.60 = 13,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.92/23,961.60 = 13,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.92x = 23,961.60 × 13,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.92x = 324,374,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,374,888.45/16,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.75

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