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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.77, 23,980.66 and 13,962.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.77, 23,980.66 and 13,962.45 is: 20,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.77 : 23,980.66 = 13,962.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.77/23,980.66 = 13,962.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.77x = 23,980.66 × 13,962.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.77x = 334,828,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,828,753.79/16,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.72

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