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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.40, 24,319.80 and 13,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.40, 24,319.80 and 13,287.60 is: 19,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.40 : 24,319.80 = 13,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.40/24,319.80 = 13,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.40x = 24,319.80 × 13,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.40x = 323,151,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,151,774.48/16,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.92

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