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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.36, 24,758.88 and 13,910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.36, 24,758.88 and 13,910.96 is: 20,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.36 : 24,758.88 = 13,910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.36/24,758.88 = 13,910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.36x = 24,758.88 × 13,910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.36x = 344,419,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,419,789.32/16,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.29

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