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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.58, 24,359.29 and 13,912.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.58, 24,359.29 and 13,912.13 is: 20,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.58 : 24,359.29 = 13,912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.58/24,359.29 = 13,912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.58x = 24,359.29 × 13,912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.58x = 338,889,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,889,452.61/16,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.76

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