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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.20, 23,963.10 and 13,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.20, 23,963.10 and 13,955.80 is: 20,884.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.20 : 23,963.10 = 13,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.20/23,963.10 = 13,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.20x = 23,963.10 × 13,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.20x = 334,424,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,424,230.98/16,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.28

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