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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.16, 24,782.80 and 13,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.16, 24,782.80 and 13,785.52 is: 20,654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.16 : 24,782.80 = 13,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.16/24,782.80 = 13,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.16x = 24,782.80 × 13,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.16x = 341,643,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,643,785.06/16,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.16

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