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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.73, 24,151.01 and 13,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.73, 24,151.01 and 13,755.75 is: 20,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.73 : 24,151.01 = 13,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.73/24,151.01 = 13,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.73x = 24,151.01 × 13,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.73x = 332,215,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,215,173.84/16,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.23

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