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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.60, 24,143.40 and 13,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.60, 24,143.40 and 13,641.30 is: 20,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.60 : 24,143.40 = 13,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.60/24,143.40 = 13,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.60x = 24,143.40 × 13,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.60x = 329,347,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,347,362.42/16,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.95

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