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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.91, 24,761.88 and 13,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.91, 24,761.88 and 13,583.19 is: 20,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.91 : 24,761.88 = 13,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.91/24,761.88 = 13,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.91x = 24,761.88 × 13,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.91x = 336,345,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,345,320.80/16,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.23

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