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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.18, 24,141.27 and 13,129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.18, 24,141.27 and 13,129.43 is: 19,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.18 : 24,141.27 = 13,129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.18/24,141.27 = 13,129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.18x = 24,141.27 × 13,129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.18x = 316,960,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,960,993.87/16,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.14

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