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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.40, 24,342.60 and 13,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.40, 24,342.60 and 13,506.80 is: 20,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.40 : 24,342.60 = 13,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.40/24,342.60 = 13,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.40x = 24,342.60 × 13,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.40x = 328,790,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,790,629.68/16,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.20

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