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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.08, 24,689.82 and 13,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.08, 24,689.82 and 13,723.48 is: 20,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.08 : 24,689.82 = 13,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.08/24,689.82 = 13,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.08x = 24,689.82 × 13,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.08x = 338,830,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,830,250.97/16,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.24

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