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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136, 24,330.80 and 13,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136, 24,330.80 and 13,094.72 is: 19,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136 : 24,330.80 = 13,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136/24,330.80 = 13,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136x = 24,330.80 × 13,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136x = 318,605,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,605,013.38/16,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.98

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