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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.09, 24,348.67 and 13,108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.09, 24,348.67 and 13,108.68 is: 19,658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.09 : 24,348.67 = 13,108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.09/24,348.67 = 13,108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.09x = 24,348.67 × 13,108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.09x = 319,178,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,178,890.68/16,236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.61

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