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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.52, 23,988.96 and 13,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.52, 23,988.96 and 13,232.16 is: 19,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.52 : 23,988.96 = 13,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.52/23,988.96 = 13,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.52x = 23,988.96 × 13,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.52x = 317,425,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,425,756.95/16,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.10

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