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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.59, 24,513.64 and 13,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.59, 24,513.64 and 13,878.95 is: 20,836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.59 : 24,513.64 = 13,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.59/24,513.64 = 13,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.59x = 24,513.64 × 13,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.59x = 340,223,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,223,426.61/16,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.06

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