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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.60, 24,005.10 and 13,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.60, 24,005.10 and 13,718.60 is: 20,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.60 : 24,005.10 = 13,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.60/24,005.10 = 13,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.60x = 24,005.10 × 13,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.60x = 329,316,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,316,364.86/16,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.24

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