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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.73, 24,155.51 and 13,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.73, 24,155.51 and 13,758.75 is: 20,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.73 : 24,155.51 = 13,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.73/24,155.51 = 13,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.73x = 24,155.51 × 13,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.73x = 332,349,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,349,623.21/16,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.73

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