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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.13, 24,154.75 and 13,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.13, 24,154.75 and 13,839.99 is: 20,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.13 : 24,154.75 = 13,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.13/24,154.75 = 13,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.13x = 24,154.75 × 13,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.13x = 334,301,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,301,498.45/16,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.51

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