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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.99, 24,406.22 and 13,898.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.99, 24,406.22 and 13,898.03 is: 20,814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.99 : 24,406.22 = 13,898.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.99/24,406.22 = 13,898.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.99x = 24,406.22 × 13,898.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.99x = 339,198,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,198,290.46/16,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.84

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