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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.76, 24,191.04 and 13,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.76, 24,191.04 and 13,011.24 is: 19,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.76 : 24,191.04 = 13,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.76/24,191.04 = 13,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.76x = 24,191.04 × 13,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.76x = 314,755,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,755,427.29/16,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.49

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