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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.89, 24,734.58 and 13,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.89, 24,734.58 and 13,753.27 is: 20,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.89 : 24,734.58 = 13,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.89/24,734.58 = 13,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.89x = 24,734.58 × 13,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.89x = 340,181,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,181,357.08/16,508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.95

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