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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.96, 24,268.37 and 13,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.96, 24,268.37 and 13,881.88 is: 20,786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.96 : 24,268.37 = 13,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.96/24,268.37 = 13,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.96x = 24,268.37 × 13,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.96x = 336,890,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,890,600.14/16,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.79

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