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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.04, 24,665.82 and 13,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.04, 24,665.82 and 13,707.44 is: 20,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.04 : 24,665.82 = 13,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.04/24,665.82 = 13,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.04x = 24,665.82 × 13,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.04x = 338,105,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,105,247.70/16,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.23

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