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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.46, 24,267.62 and 13,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.46, 24,267.62 and 13,881.38 is: 20,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.46 : 24,267.62 = 13,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.46/24,267.62 = 13,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.46x = 24,267.62 × 13,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.46x = 336,868,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,868,054.92/16,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.04

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