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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.90, 24,475.53 and 13,829.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.90, 24,475.53 and 13,829.33 is: 20,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.90 : 24,475.53 = 13,829.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.90/24,475.53 = 13,829.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.90x = 24,475.53 × 13,829.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.90x = 338,480,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,480,058.92/16,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.21

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