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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.55, 24,812.70 and 13,750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.55, 24,812.70 and 13,750.31 is: 20,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.55 : 24,812.70 = 13,750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.55/24,812.70 = 13,750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.55x = 24,812.70 × 13,750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.55x = 341,182,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,182,192.87/16,543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.28

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