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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.10, 24,151.65 and 13,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.10, 24,151.65 and 13,336.30 is: 20,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.10 : 24,151.65 = 13,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.10/24,151.65 = 13,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.10x = 24,151.65 × 13,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.10x = 322,093,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,093,649.90/16,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.45

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