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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.54, 24,002.67 and 13,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.54, 24,002.67 and 13,072.50 is: 19,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.54 : 24,002.67 = 13,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.54/24,002.67 = 13,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.54x = 24,002.67 × 13,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.54x = 313,774,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,774,903.58/16,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.12

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