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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.26, 24,173.30 and 13,700.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.26, 24,173.30 and 13,700.81 is: 20,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.26 : 24,173.30 = 13,700.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.26/24,173.30 = 13,700.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.26x = 24,173.30 × 13,700.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.26x = 331,193,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,193,790.37/16,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.10

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