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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.36, 24,355.80 and 13,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.36, 24,355.80 and 13,773.75 is: 20,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.36 : 24,355.80 = 13,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.36/24,355.80 = 13,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.36x = 24,355.80 × 13,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.36x = 335,470,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,470,628.29/16,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.24

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