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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.06, 24,234.69 and 13,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.06, 24,234.69 and 13,384.44 is: 20,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.06 : 24,234.69 = 13,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.06/24,234.69 = 13,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.06x = 24,234.69 × 13,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.06x = 324,367,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,367,804.42/16,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.06

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