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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.83, 24,183.99 and 13,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.83, 24,183.99 and 13,777.80 is: 20,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.83 : 24,183.99 = 13,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.83/24,183.99 = 13,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.83x = 24,183.99 × 13,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.83x = 333,202,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,202,177.42/16,141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.16

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