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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.94, 24,683.25 and 13,685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.94, 24,683.25 and 13,685.30 is: 20,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.94 : 24,683.25 = 13,685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.94/24,683.25 = 13,685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.94x = 24,683.25 × 13,685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.94x = 337,797,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,797,681.23/16,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.73

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