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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.10, 24,151.23 and 13,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.10, 24,151.23 and 13,526.10 is: 20,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.10 : 24,151.23 = 13,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.10/24,151.23 = 13,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.10x = 24,151.23 × 13,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.10x = 326,671,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,671,952.10/16,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.40

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