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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.34, 24,772.14 and 13,919.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.34, 24,772.14 and 13,919.94 is: 20,842.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.34 : 24,772.14 = 13,919.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.34/24,772.14 = 13,919.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.34x = 24,772.14 × 13,919.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.34x = 344,826,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,826,702.47/16,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.58

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