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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.60, 24,222.60 and 13,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.60, 24,222.60 and 13,863.60 is: 20,770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.60 : 24,222.60 = 13,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.60/24,222.60 = 13,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.60x = 24,222.60 × 13,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.60x = 335,812,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,812,437.36/16,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.70

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