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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.07, 23,915.97 and 13,648.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.07, 23,915.97 and 13,648.87 is: 20,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.07 : 23,915.97 = 13,648.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.07/23,915.97 = 13,648.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.07x = 23,915.97 × 13,648.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.07x = 326,425,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,425,965.45/16,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.70

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