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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.06, 24,744.24 and 13,571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.06, 24,744.24 and 13,571.42 is: 20,311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.06 : 24,744.24 = 13,571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.06/24,744.24 = 13,571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.06x = 24,744.24 × 13,571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.06x = 335,814,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,814,349.90/16,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.69

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