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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.76, 24,257.60 and 13,874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.76, 24,257.60 and 13,874.71 is: 20,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.76 : 24,257.60 = 13,874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.76/24,257.60 = 13,874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.76x = 24,257.60 × 13,874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.76x = 336,567,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,567,139.34/16,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.06

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