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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.76, 24,272.45 and 13,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.76, 24,272.45 and 13,413.87 is: 20,088.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.76 : 24,272.45 = 13,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.76/24,272.45 = 13,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.76x = 24,272.45 × 13,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.76x = 325,587,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,587,488.88/16,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,088.37

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