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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.39, 24,729.28 and 13,749.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.39, 24,729.28 and 13,749.77 is: 20,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.39 : 24,729.28 = 13,749.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.39/24,729.28 = 13,749.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.39x = 24,729.28 × 13,749.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.39x = 340,021,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,021,912.27/16,505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.66

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