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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.20, 24,232.50 and 13,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.20, 24,232.50 and 13,046.04 is: 19,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.20 : 24,232.50 = 13,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.20/24,232.50 = 13,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.20x = 24,232.50 × 13,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.20x = 316,138,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,138,164.30/16,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.34

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