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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.06, 24,748.74 and 13,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.06, 24,748.74 and 13,574.43 is: 20,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.06 : 24,748.74 = 13,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.06/24,748.74 = 13,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.06x = 24,748.74 × 13,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.06x = 335,950,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,950,038.72/16,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.21

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