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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.58, 24,360.79 and 13,913.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.58, 24,360.79 and 13,913.13 is: 20,836.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.58 : 24,360.79 = 13,913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.58/24,360.79 = 13,913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.58x = 24,360.79 × 13,913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.58x = 338,934,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,934,838.17/16,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.27

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