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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.40, 24,340.80 and 13,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.40, 24,340.80 and 13,301.60 is: 19,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.40 : 24,340.80 = 13,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.40/24,340.80 = 13,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.40x = 24,340.80 × 13,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.40x = 323,771,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,771,585.28/16,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.92

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