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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.26, 24,171.81 and 13,699.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.26, 24,171.81 and 13,699.81 is: 20,453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.26 : 24,171.81 = 13,699.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.26/24,171.81 = 13,699.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.26x = 24,171.81 × 13,699.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.26x = 331,149,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,149,204.36/16,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,453.61

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