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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.30, 24,628.05 and 13,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.30, 24,628.05 and 13,842.90 is: 20,703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.30 : 24,628.05 = 13,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.30/24,628.05 = 13,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.30x = 24,628.05 × 13,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.30x = 340,923,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,923,633.35/16,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.07

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