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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.60, 24,113.10 and 13,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.60, 24,113.10 and 13,617.80 is: 20,402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.60 : 24,113.10 = 13,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.60/24,113.10 = 13,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.60x = 24,113.10 × 13,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.60x = 328,367,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,367,373.18/16,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.33

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