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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.79, 24,012.03 and 13,078.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.79, 24,012.03 and 13,078.75 is: 19,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.79 : 24,012.03 = 13,078.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.79/24,012.03 = 13,078.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.79x = 24,012.03 × 13,078.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.79x = 314,047,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,047,337.36/16,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.48

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