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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.13, 24,265.62 and 13,880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.13, 24,265.62 and 13,880.10 is: 20,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.13 : 24,265.62 = 13,880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.13/24,265.62 = 13,880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.13x = 24,265.62 × 13,880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.13x = 336,809,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,809,232.16/16,205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.11

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