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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.20, 24,306 and 13,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.20, 24,306 and 13,095.04 is: 19,633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.20 : 24,306 = 13,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.20/24,306 = 13,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.20x = 24,306 × 13,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.20x = 318,288,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,288,042.24/16,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.84

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