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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.39, 24,735.33 and 13,753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.39, 24,735.33 and 13,753.77 is: 20,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.39 : 24,735.33 = 13,753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.39/24,735.33 = 13,753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.39x = 24,735.33 × 13,753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.39x = 340,204,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,204,039.69/16,509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.70

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