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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.04, 24,668.82 and 13,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.04, 24,668.82 and 13,709.44 is: 20,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.04 : 24,668.82 = 13,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.04/24,668.82 = 13,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.04x = 24,668.82 × 13,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.04x = 338,195,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,195,707.66/16,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.23

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