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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.96, 24,262.38 and 13,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.96, 24,262.38 and 13,877.90 is: 20,780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.96 : 24,262.38 = 13,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.96/24,262.38 = 13,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.96x = 24,262.38 × 13,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.96x = 336,710,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,710,762.09/16,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.82

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