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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.70, 24,499.05 and 13,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.70, 24,499.05 and 13,564.90 is: 20,347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.70 : 24,499.05 = 13,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.70/24,499.05 = 13,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.70x = 24,499.05 × 13,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.70x = 332,327,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,327,163.35/16,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.35

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