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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.15, 24,322.68 and 13,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.15, 24,322.68 and 13,764.33 is: 20,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.15 : 24,322.68 = 13,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.15/24,322.68 = 13,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.15x = 24,322.68 × 13,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.15x = 334,785,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,785,394.00/16,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.28

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