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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.96, 24,910.08 and 13,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.96, 24,910.08 and 13,673.28 is: 20,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.96 : 24,910.08 = 13,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.96/24,910.08 = 13,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.96x = 24,910.08 × 13,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.96x = 340,602,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,602,498.66/16,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.92

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