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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.74, 24,336.39 and 13,985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.74, 24,336.39 and 13,985.38 is: 21,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.74 : 24,336.39 = 13,985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.74/24,336.39 = 13,985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.74x = 24,336.39 × 13,985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.74x = 340,353,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,353,661.98/16,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.82

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