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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.80, 24,251.70 and 13,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.80, 24,251.70 and 13,287.80 is: 19,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.80 : 24,251.70 = 13,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.80/24,251.70 = 13,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.80x = 24,251.70 × 13,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.80x = 322,251,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,251,739.26/16,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.70

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