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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.20, 24,309.30 and 13,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.20, 24,309.30 and 13,614.20 is: 20,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.20 : 24,309.30 = 13,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.20/24,309.30 = 13,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.20x = 24,309.30 × 13,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.20x = 330,951,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,951,672.06/16,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,421.30

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