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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.08, 24,160.68 and 13,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.08, 24,160.68 and 13,549.68 is: 20,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.08 : 24,160.68 = 13,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.08/24,160.68 = 13,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.08x = 24,160.68 × 13,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.08x = 327,369,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,369,482.58/16,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.38

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