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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.94, 24,664.50 and 13,801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.94, 24,664.50 and 13,801.23 is: 20,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.94 : 24,664.50 = 13,801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.94/24,664.50 = 13,801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.94x = 24,664.50 × 13,801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.94x = 340,400,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,400,437.34/16,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.70

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