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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.15, 24,300.99 and 13,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.15, 24,300.99 and 13,961.88 is: 20,974.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.15 : 24,300.99 = 13,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.15/24,300.99 = 13,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.15x = 24,300.99 × 13,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.15x = 339,287,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,287,506.26/16,176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.55

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