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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.27, 24,693.64 and 13,866.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.27, 24,693.64 and 13,866.07 is: 20,774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.27 : 24,693.64 = 13,866.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.27/24,693.64 = 13,866.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.27x = 24,693.64 × 13,866.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.27x = 342,403,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,403,740.79/16,482.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.06

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