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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.14, 24,515.61 and 13,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.14, 24,515.61 and 13,981.24 is: 20,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.14 : 24,515.61 = 13,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.14/24,515.61 = 13,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.14x = 24,515.61 × 13,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.14x = 342,758,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,758,627.16/16,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.61

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