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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.64, 24,543.36 and 13,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.64, 24,543.36 and 13,999.74 is: 21,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.64 : 24,543.36 = 13,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.64/24,543.36 = 13,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.64x = 24,543.36 × 13,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.64x = 343,600,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,600,658.73/16,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.37

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