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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.40, 24,291.60 and 13,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.40, 24,291.60 and 13,861.60 is: 20,792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.40 : 24,291.60 = 13,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.40/24,291.60 = 13,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.40x = 24,291.60 × 13,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.40x = 336,720,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,720,442.56/16,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.40

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