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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.60, 24,369.30 and 13,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.60, 24,369.30 and 13,903.80 is: 20,868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.60 : 24,369.30 = 13,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.60/24,369.30 = 13,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.60x = 24,369.30 × 13,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.60x = 338,825,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,825,873.34/16,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.03

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