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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.70, 24,152.55 and 13,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.70, 24,152.55 and 13,336.90 is: 20,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.70 : 24,152.55 = 13,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.70/24,152.55 = 13,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.70x = 24,152.55 × 13,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.70x = 322,120,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,120,144.10/16,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.35

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