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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.21, 24,471.50 and 13,826.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.21, 24,471.50 and 13,826.63 is: 20,712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.21 : 24,471.50 = 13,826.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.21/24,471.50 = 13,826.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.21x = 24,471.50 × 13,826.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.21x = 338,358,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,358,306.91/16,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.17

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