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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.64, 24,729.71 and 13,750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.64, 24,729.71 and 13,750.02 is: 20,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.64 : 24,729.71 = 13,750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.64/24,729.71 = 13,750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.64x = 24,729.71 × 13,750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.64x = 340,033,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,033,938.34/16,505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.08

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