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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.51, 24,267.71 and 13,881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.51, 24,267.71 and 13,881.48 is: 20,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.51 : 24,267.71 = 13,881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.51/24,267.71 = 13,881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.51x = 24,267.71 × 13,881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.51x = 336,871,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,871,661.60/16,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.19

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