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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.30, 24,151.95 and 13,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.30, 24,151.95 and 13,671.30 is: 20,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.30 : 24,151.95 = 13,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.30/24,151.95 = 13,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.30x = 24,151.95 × 13,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.30x = 330,188,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,188,554.04/16,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.95

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