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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.76, 24,259.09 and 13,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.76, 24,259.09 and 13,875.72 is: 20,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.76 : 24,259.09 = 13,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.76/24,259.09 = 13,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.76x = 24,259.09 × 13,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.76x = 336,612,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,612,340.29/16,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.56

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