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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.40, 24,312.30 and 13,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.40, 24,312.30 and 13,282.60 is: 19,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.40 : 24,312.30 = 13,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.40/24,312.30 = 13,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.40x = 24,312.30 × 13,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.40x = 322,930,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,930,555.98/16,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.43

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