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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.76, 24,069.28 and 13,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.76, 24,069.28 and 13,148.96 is: 19,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.76 : 24,069.28 = 13,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.76/24,069.28 = 13,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.76x = 24,069.28 × 13,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.76x = 316,485,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,485,999.95/16,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.22

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