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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.70, 24,698.07 and 13,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.70, 24,698.07 and 13,869.44 is: 20,779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.70 : 24,698.07 = 13,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.70/24,698.07 = 13,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.70x = 24,698.07 × 13,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.70x = 342,548,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,548,276.49/16,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.77

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