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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.88, 24,183.20 and 13,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.88, 24,183.20 and 13,332.88 is: 20,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.88 : 24,183.20 = 13,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.88/24,183.20 = 13,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.88x = 24,183.20 × 13,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.88x = 322,431,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,431,703.62/16,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.36

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