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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.01, 24,174.42 and 13,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.01, 24,174.42 and 13,701.57 is: 20,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.01 : 24,174.42 = 13,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.01/24,174.42 = 13,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.01x = 24,174.42 × 13,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.01x = 331,227,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,227,507.84/16,192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.24

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