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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.80, 24,198.90 and 13,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.80, 24,198.90 and 13,214.20 is: 19,797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.80 : 24,198.90 = 13,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.80/24,198.90 = 13,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.80x = 24,198.90 × 13,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.80x = 319,769,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,769,104.38/16,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.74

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