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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,531.96, 24,911.59 and 13,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,531.96, 24,911.59 and 13,674.28 is: 20,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,531.96 : 24,911.59 = 13,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,531.96/24,911.59 = 13,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,531.96x = 24,911.59 × 13,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,531.96x = 340,648,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,648,056.91/16,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.42

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