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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.38, 24,251.03 and 13,870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.38, 24,251.03 and 13,870.34 is: 20,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.38 : 24,251.03 = 13,870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.38/24,251.03 = 13,870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.38x = 24,251.03 × 13,870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.38x = 336,369,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,369,983.80/16,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.51

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