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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.96, 24,529.78 and 13,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.96, 24,529.78 and 13,606.84 is: 20,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.96 : 24,529.78 = 13,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.96/24,529.78 = 13,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.96x = 24,529.78 × 13,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.96x = 333,772,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,772,791.70/16,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,418.03

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