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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.62, 24,666.93 and 13,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.62, 24,666.93 and 13,514.04 is: 20,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.62 : 24,666.93 = 13,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.62/24,666.93 = 13,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.62x = 24,666.93 × 13,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.62x = 333,349,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,349,878.70/16,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.06

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