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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.13, 24,153.26 and 13,838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.13, 24,153.26 and 13,838.99 is: 20,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.13 : 24,153.26 = 13,838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.13/24,153.26 = 13,838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.13x = 24,153.26 × 13,838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.13x = 334,256,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,256,533.65/16,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.01

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