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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.01, 24,169.95 and 13,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.01, 24,169.95 and 13,698.56 is: 20,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.01 : 24,169.95 = 13,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.01/24,169.95 = 13,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.01x = 24,169.95 × 13,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.01x = 331,093,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,093,570.70/16,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.76

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