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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.39, 24,732.28 and 13,751.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.39, 24,732.28 and 13,751.77 is: 20,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.39 : 24,732.28 = 13,751.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.39/24,732.28 = 13,751.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.39x = 24,732.28 × 13,751.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.39x = 340,112,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,112,626.14/16,507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.66

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