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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.92, 23,996.64 and 13,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.92, 23,996.64 and 13,223.84 is: 19,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.92 : 23,996.64 = 13,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.92/23,996.64 = 13,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.92x = 23,996.64 × 13,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.92x = 317,327,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,327,727.90/16,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.65

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