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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.20, 24,124.80 and 13,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.20, 24,124.80 and 13,164.80 is: 19,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.20 : 24,124.80 = 13,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.20/24,124.80 = 13,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.20x = 24,124.80 × 13,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.20x = 317,598,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,598,167.04/16,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.20

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