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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.55, 24,271.15 and 13,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.55, 24,271.15 and 13,031.06 is: 19,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.55 : 24,271.15 = 13,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.55/24,271.15 = 13,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.55x = 24,271.15 × 13,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.55x = 316,278,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,278,718.66/16,208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.08

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