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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.10, 24,353.55 and 13,893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.10, 24,353.55 and 13,893.30 is: 20,852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.10 : 24,353.55 = 13,893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.10/24,353.55 = 13,893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.10x = 24,353.55 × 13,893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.10x = 338,351,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,351,176.22/16,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.28

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