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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.20, 24,508.80 and 13,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.20, 24,508.80 and 13,747.20 is: 20,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.20 : 24,508.80 = 13,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.20/24,508.80 = 13,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.20x = 24,508.80 × 13,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.20x = 336,927,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,927,375.36/16,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.80

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