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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.39, 24,736.83 and 13,754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.39, 24,736.83 and 13,754.77 is: 20,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.39 : 24,736.83 = 13,754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.39/24,736.83 = 13,754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.39x = 24,736.83 × 13,754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.39x = 340,249,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,249,407.18/16,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.20

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