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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.60, 24,114.60 and 13,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.60, 24,114.60 and 13,618.80 is: 20,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.60 : 24,114.60 = 13,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.60/24,114.60 = 13,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.60x = 24,114.60 × 13,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.60x = 328,411,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,411,914.48/16,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.83

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