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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.37, 24,238.64 and 13,549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.37, 24,238.64 and 13,549.07 is: 20,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.37 : 24,238.64 = 13,549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.37/24,238.64 = 13,549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.37x = 24,238.64 × 13,549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.37x = 328,411,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,411,124.53/16,165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.72

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