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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.86, 24,164.26 and 13,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.86, 24,164.26 and 13,014.90 is: 19,525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.86 : 24,164.26 = 13,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.86/24,164.26 = 13,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.86x = 24,164.26 × 13,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.86x = 314,495,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,495,427.47/16,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.56

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