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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.60, 24,233.10 and 13,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.60, 24,233.10 and 13,870.60 is: 20,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.60 : 24,233.10 = 13,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.60/24,233.10 = 13,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.60x = 24,233.10 × 13,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.60x = 336,127,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,127,636.86/16,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.20

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