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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.56, 24,393.54 and 13,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.56, 24,393.54 and 13,965.44 is: 20,911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.56 : 24,393.54 = 13,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.56/24,393.54 = 13,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.56x = 24,393.54 × 13,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.56x = 340,666,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,666,519.26/16,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.90

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