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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.30, 24,200.55 and 13,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.30, 24,200.55 and 13,560.90 is: 20,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.30 : 24,200.55 = 13,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.30/24,200.55 = 13,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.30x = 24,200.55 × 13,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.30x = 328,181,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,181,238.50/16,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.88

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