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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.04, 24,673.32 and 13,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.04, 24,673.32 and 13,712.44 is: 20,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.04 : 24,673.32 = 13,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.04/24,673.32 = 13,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.04x = 24,673.32 × 13,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.04x = 338,331,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,331,420.10/16,468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.73

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