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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.80, 24,523.62 and 13,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.80, 24,523.62 and 13,608.04 is: 20,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.80 : 24,523.62 = 13,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.80/24,523.62 = 13,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.80x = 24,523.62 × 13,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.80x = 333,718,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,718,401.90/16,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.93

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