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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.04, 24,040.32 and 13,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.04, 24,040.32 and 13,424.08 is: 20,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.04 : 24,040.32 = 13,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.04/24,040.32 = 13,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.04x = 24,040.32 × 13,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.04x = 322,719,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,719,178.91/16,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.41

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