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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.40, 24,328.80 and 13,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.40, 24,328.80 and 13,293.60 is: 19,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.40 : 24,328.80 = 13,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.40/24,328.80 = 13,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.40x = 24,328.80 × 13,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.40x = 323,417,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,417,335.68/16,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.92

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