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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.12, 24,146.76 and 13,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.12, 24,146.76 and 13,769.52 is: 20,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.12 : 24,146.76 = 13,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.12/24,146.76 = 13,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.12x = 24,146.76 × 13,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.12x = 332,489,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,489,294.76/16,131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.67

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