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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.60, 24,140.40 and 13,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.60, 24,140.40 and 13,639.30 is: 20,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.60 : 24,140.40 = 13,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.60/24,140.40 = 13,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.60x = 24,140.40 × 13,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.60x = 329,258,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,258,157.72/16,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.95

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