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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081.60, 24,122.40 and 13,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081.60, 24,122.40 and 13,489.60 is: 20,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081.60 : 24,122.40 = 13,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081.60/24,122.40 = 13,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081.60x = 24,122.40 × 13,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081.60x = 325,401,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,401,527.04/16,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.40

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