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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.96, 24,681.62 and 13,700.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.96, 24,681.62 and 13,700.05 is: 20,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.96 : 24,681.62 = 13,700.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.96/24,681.62 = 13,700.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.96x = 24,681.62 × 13,700.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.96x = 338,139,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,139,428.08/16,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.64

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