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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.40, 23,966.39 and 13,648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.40, 23,966.39 and 13,648.44 is: 20,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.40 : 23,966.39 = 13,648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.40/23,966.39 = 13,648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.40x = 23,966.39 × 13,648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.40x = 327,103,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,103,707.77/16,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.70

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