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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.88, 24,430.74 and 13,765.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.88, 24,430.74 and 13,765.89 is: 20,591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.88 : 24,430.74 = 13,765.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.88/24,430.74 = 13,765.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.88x = 24,430.74 × 13,765.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.88x = 336,310,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,310,879.46/16,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.03

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