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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.60, 24,084.60 and 13,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.60, 24,084.60 and 13,771.60 is: 20,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.60 : 24,084.60 = 13,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.60/24,084.60 = 13,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.60x = 24,084.60 × 13,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.60x = 331,683,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,683,477.36/16,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.73

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