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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.76, 24,172.56 and 13,700.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.76, 24,172.56 and 13,700.31 is: 20,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.76 : 24,172.56 = 13,700.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.76/24,172.56 = 13,700.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.76x = 24,172.56 × 13,700.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.76x = 331,171,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,171,496.99/16,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.35

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