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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.45, 24,565.96 and 13,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.45, 24,565.96 and 13,734.32 is: 20,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.45 : 24,565.96 = 13,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.45/24,565.96 = 13,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.45x = 24,565.96 × 13,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.45x = 337,396,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,396,868.04/16,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.93

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