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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.82, 24,165.81 and 13,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.82, 24,165.81 and 13,328.46 is: 19,971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.82 : 24,165.81 = 13,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.82/24,165.81 = 13,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.82x = 24,165.81 × 13,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.82x = 322,093,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,093,031.95/16,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.27

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