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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.95, 24,784.43 and 13,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.95, 24,784.43 and 13,595.10 is: 20,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.95 : 24,784.43 = 13,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.95/24,784.43 = 13,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.95x = 24,784.43 × 13,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.95x = 336,946,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,946,714.36/16,522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.65

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