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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.72, 24,441.08 and 13,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.72, 24,441.08 and 13,540.10 is: 20,308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.72 : 24,441.08 = 13,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.72/24,441.08 = 13,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.72x = 24,441.08 × 13,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.72x = 330,934,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,934,477.40/16,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.07

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