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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.64, 24,537.36 and 13,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.64, 24,537.36 and 13,995.74 is: 21,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.64 : 24,537.36 = 13,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.64/24,537.36 = 13,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.64x = 24,537.36 × 13,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.64x = 343,418,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,418,510.85/16,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.37

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