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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.54, 24,791.34 and 13,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.54, 24,791.34 and 13,599.72 is: 20,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.54 : 24,791.34 = 13,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.54/24,791.34 = 13,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.54x = 24,791.34 × 13,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.54x = 337,155,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,155,282.42/16,527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.60

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