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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.21, 24,426.23 and 13,956.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.21, 24,426.23 and 13,956.75 is: 20,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.21 : 24,426.23 = 13,956.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.21/24,426.23 = 13,956.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.21x = 24,426.23 × 13,956.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.21x = 340,910,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,910,715.77/16,310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.68

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