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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.04, 24,667.32 and 13,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.04, 24,667.32 and 13,708.44 is: 20,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.04 : 24,667.32 = 13,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.04/24,667.32 = 13,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.04x = 24,667.32 × 13,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.04x = 338,150,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,150,476.18/16,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.73

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