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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.40, 24,308.10 and 13,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.40, 24,308.10 and 13,483.80 is: 20,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.40 : 24,308.10 = 13,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.40/24,308.10 = 13,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.40x = 24,308.10 × 13,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.40x = 327,765,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,765,558.78/16,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.70

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