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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.60, 24,399.90 and 13,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.60, 24,399.90 and 13,812.30 is: 20,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.60 : 24,399.90 = 13,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.60/24,399.90 = 13,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.60x = 24,399.90 × 13,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.60x = 337,018,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,018,738.77/16,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.45

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