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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.54, 24,138.81 and 13,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.54, 24,138.81 and 13,127.79 is: 19,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.54 : 24,138.81 = 13,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.54/24,138.81 = 13,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.54x = 24,138.81 × 13,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.54x = 316,889,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,889,183.27/16,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.68

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