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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.64, 24,595.20 and 13,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.64, 24,595.20 and 13,603.84 is: 20,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.64 : 24,595.20 = 13,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.64/24,595.20 = 13,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.64x = 24,595.20 × 13,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.64x = 334,589,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,589,165.57/16,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.87

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