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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.92, 24,204.36 and 13,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.92, 24,204.36 and 13,354.80 is: 20,002.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.92 : 24,204.36 = 13,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.92/24,204.36 = 13,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.92x = 24,204.36 × 13,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.92x = 323,244,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,244,386.93/16,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.85

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