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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.16, 24,305.50 and 13,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.16, 24,305.50 and 13,964.88 is: 20,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.16 : 24,305.50 = 13,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.16/24,305.50 = 13,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.16x = 24,305.50 × 13,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.16x = 339,423,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,423,390.84/16,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.05

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