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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.21, 24,744.32 and 13,565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.21, 24,744.32 and 13,565.63 is: 20,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.21 : 24,744.32 = 13,565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.21/24,744.32 = 13,565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.21x = 24,744.32 × 13,565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.21x = 335,672,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,672,289.72/16,496.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.45

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