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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.92, 24,126.44 and 13,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.92, 24,126.44 and 13,187.12 is: 19,766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.92 : 24,126.44 = 13,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.92/24,126.44 = 13,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.92x = 24,126.44 × 13,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.92x = 318,158,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,158,259.45/16,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.39

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