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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.28, 24,772.17 and 13,919.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.28, 24,772.17 and 13,919.88 is: 20,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.28 : 24,772.17 = 13,919.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.28/24,772.17 = 13,919.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.28x = 24,772.17 × 13,919.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.28x = 344,825,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,825,633.74/16,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.59

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