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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.12, 24,385.02 and 13,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.12, 24,385.02 and 13,630.12 is: 20,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.12 : 24,385.02 = 13,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.12/24,385.02 = 13,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.12x = 24,385.02 × 13,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.12x = 332,370,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,370,748.80/16,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.74

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