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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.10, 24,030.81 and 13,435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.10, 24,030.81 and 13,435.65 is: 20,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.10 : 24,030.81 = 13,435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.10/24,030.81 = 13,435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.10x = 24,030.81 × 13,435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.10x = 322,869,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,869,552.38/16,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.40

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