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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.92, 24,045.60 and 13,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.92, 24,045.60 and 13,248.80 is: 19,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.92 : 24,045.60 = 13,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.92/24,045.60 = 13,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.92x = 24,045.60 × 13,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.92x = 318,575,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,575,345.28/16,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.08

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