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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.80, 24,758.32 and 13,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.80, 24,758.32 and 13,759.38 is: 20,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.80 : 24,758.32 = 13,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.80/24,758.32 = 13,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.80x = 24,758.32 × 13,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.80x = 340,659,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,659,133.04/16,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.51

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