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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.60, 24,539.40 and 13,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.60, 24,539.40 and 13,735.20 is: 20,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.60 : 24,539.40 = 13,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.60/24,539.40 = 13,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.60x = 24,539.40 × 13,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.60x = 337,053,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,053,566.88/16,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.80

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