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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.70, 24,308.55 and 13,613.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.70, 24,308.55 and 13,613.70 is: 20,420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.70 : 24,308.55 = 13,613.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.70/24,308.55 = 13,613.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.70x = 24,308.55 × 13,613.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.70x = 330,929,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,929,307.14/16,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.55

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