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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.56, 24,392.04 and 13,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.56, 24,392.04 and 13,964.44 is: 20,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.56 : 24,392.04 = 13,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.56/24,392.04 = 13,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.56x = 24,392.04 × 13,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.56x = 340,621,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,621,179.06/16,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.40

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