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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.70, 24,209.55 and 13,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.70, 24,209.55 and 13,547.70 is: 20,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.70 : 24,209.55 = 13,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.70/24,209.55 = 13,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.70x = 24,209.55 × 13,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.70x = 327,983,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,983,720.54/16,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.55

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