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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.96, 24,683.12 and 13,701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.96, 24,683.12 and 13,701.05 is: 20,552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.96 : 24,683.12 = 13,701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.96/24,683.12 = 13,701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.96x = 24,683.12 × 13,701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.96x = 338,184,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,184,592.77/16,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.14

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