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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.39, 24,768.56 and 13,584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.39, 24,768.56 and 13,584.53 is: 20,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.39 : 24,768.56 = 13,584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.39/24,768.56 = 13,584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.39x = 24,768.56 × 13,584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.39x = 336,469,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,469,342.26/16,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.78

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