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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.39, 24,726.29 and 13,747.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.39, 24,726.29 and 13,747.77 is: 20,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.39 : 24,726.29 = 13,747.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.39/24,726.29 = 13,747.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.39x = 24,726.29 × 13,747.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.39x = 339,931,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,931,279.13/16,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.66

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