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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.70, 24,148.29 and 13,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.70, 24,148.29 and 13,134.30 is: 19,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.70 : 24,148.29 = 13,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.70/24,148.29 = 13,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.70x = 24,148.29 × 13,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.70x = 317,170,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,170,885.35/16,082.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.25

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