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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.61, 24,168.92 and 13,181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.61, 24,168.92 and 13,181.93 is: 19,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.61 : 24,168.92 = 13,181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.61/24,168.92 = 13,181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.61x = 24,168.92 × 13,181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.61x = 318,593,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,593,011.62/16,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.89

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