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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.46, 24,682.37 and 13,700.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.46, 24,682.37 and 13,700.55 is: 20,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.46 : 24,682.37 = 13,700.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.46/24,682.37 = 13,700.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.46x = 24,682.37 × 13,700.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.46x = 338,161,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,161,975.80/16,454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.39

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