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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.36, 24,638.92 and 13,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.36, 24,638.92 and 13,961.92 is: 20,961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.36 : 24,638.92 = 13,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.36/24,638.92 = 13,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.36x = 24,638.92 × 13,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.36x = 344,006,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,006,629.93/16,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.49

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