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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.20, 24,490.80 and 13,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.20, 24,490.80 and 13,792.80 is: 20,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.20 : 24,490.80 = 13,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.20/24,490.80 = 13,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.20x = 24,490.80 × 13,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.20x = 337,796,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,796,706.24/16,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.20

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