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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.46, 24,269.12 and 13,882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.46, 24,269.12 and 13,882.38 is: 20,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.46 : 24,269.12 = 13,882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.46/24,269.12 = 13,882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.46x = 24,269.12 × 13,882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.46x = 336,913,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,913,146.11/16,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.54

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