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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.80, 24,205.80 and 13,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.80, 24,205.80 and 13,966.40 is: 20,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.80 : 24,205.80 = 13,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.80/24,205.80 = 13,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.80x = 24,205.80 × 13,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.80x = 338,067,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,067,885.12/16,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.75

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