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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.80, 24,097.20 and 13,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.80, 24,097.20 and 13,634.80 is: 20,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.80 : 24,097.20 = 13,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.80/24,097.20 = 13,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.80x = 24,097.20 × 13,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.80x = 328,560,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,560,502.56/16,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.20

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