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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.80, 24,139.80 and 13,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.80, 24,139.80 and 13,520.40 is: 20,329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.80 : 24,139.80 = 13,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.80/24,139.80 = 13,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.80x = 24,139.80 × 13,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.80x = 326,379,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,379,751.92/16,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.11

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