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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.28, 24,158.52 and 13,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.28, 24,158.52 and 13,658.88 is: 20,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.28 : 24,158.52 = 13,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.28/24,158.52 = 13,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.28x = 24,158.52 × 13,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.28x = 329,978,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,978,325.66/16,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.07

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