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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.63, 24,048.23 and 13,512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.63, 24,048.23 and 13,512.15 is: 20,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.63 : 24,048.23 = 13,512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.63/24,048.23 = 13,512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.63x = 24,048.23 × 13,512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.63x = 324,943,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,943,223.43/16,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.32

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