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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.36, 24,637.42 and 13,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.36, 24,637.42 and 13,960.92 is: 20,959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.36 : 24,637.42 = 13,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.36/24,637.42 = 13,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.36x = 24,637.42 × 13,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.36x = 343,961,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,961,049.63/16,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.99

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