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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.60, 24,468.80 and 13,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.60, 24,468.80 and 13,718.40 is: 20,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.60 : 24,468.80 = 13,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.60/24,468.80 = 13,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.60x = 24,468.80 × 13,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.60x = 335,672,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,672,785.92/16,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,556.09

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