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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.16, 24,273.42 and 13,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.16, 24,273.42 and 13,218.76 is: 19,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.16 : 24,273.42 = 13,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.16/24,273.42 = 13,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.16x = 24,273.42 × 13,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.16x = 320,864,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,864,513.36/16,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.68

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