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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.86, 24,145.26 and 13,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.86, 24,145.26 and 13,132.08 is: 19,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.86 : 24,145.26 = 13,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.86/24,145.26 = 13,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.86x = 24,145.26 × 13,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.86x = 317,077,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,077,485.94/16,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.10

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