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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.92, 24,782.49 and 13,562.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.92, 24,782.49 and 13,562.42 is: 20,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.92 : 24,782.49 = 13,562.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.92/24,782.49 = 13,562.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.92x = 24,782.49 × 13,562.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.92x = 336,110,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,110,414.11/16,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.00

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