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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.74, 24,334.89 and 13,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.74, 24,334.89 and 13,984.38 is: 21,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.74 : 24,334.89 = 13,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.74/24,334.89 = 13,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.74x = 24,334.89 × 13,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.74x = 340,308,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,308,349.02/16,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.32

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