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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.99, 24,652.55 and 13,793.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.99, 24,652.55 and 13,793.23 is: 20,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.99 : 24,652.55 = 13,793.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.99/24,652.55 = 13,793.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.99x = 24,652.55 × 13,793.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.99x = 340,038,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,038,292.24/16,431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.68

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