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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.60, 24,195.60 and 13,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.60, 24,195.60 and 13,845.60 is: 20,743.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.60 : 24,195.60 = 13,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.60/24,195.60 = 13,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.60x = 24,195.60 × 13,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.60x = 335,002,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,002,599.36/16,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.71

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