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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.96, 24,269.87 and 13,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.96, 24,269.87 and 13,882.88 is: 20,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.96 : 24,269.87 = 13,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.96/24,269.87 = 13,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.96x = 24,269.87 × 13,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.96x = 336,935,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,935,692.83/16,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.29

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