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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.04, 24,038.82 and 13,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.04, 24,038.82 and 13,423.08 is: 20,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.04 : 24,038.82 = 13,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.04/24,038.82 = 13,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.04x = 24,038.82 × 13,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.04x = 322,675,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,675,003.97/16,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.91

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