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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.96, 24,684.62 and 13,702.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.96, 24,684.62 and 13,702.05 is: 20,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.96 : 24,684.62 = 13,702.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.96/24,684.62 = 13,702.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.96x = 24,684.62 × 13,702.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.96x = 338,229,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,229,897.47/16,455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.64

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