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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.49, 24,401.87 and 13,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.49, 24,401.87 and 13,656.06 is: 20,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.49 : 24,401.87 = 13,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.49/24,401.87 = 13,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.49x = 24,401.87 × 13,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.49x = 333,233,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,233,400.83/16,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.43

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