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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.88, 24,245.76 and 13,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.88, 24,245.76 and 13,594.88 is: 20,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.88 : 24,245.76 = 13,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.88/24,245.76 = 13,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.88x = 24,245.76 × 13,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.88x = 329,618,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,618,197.71/16,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.29

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