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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.28, 24,773.67 and 13,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.28, 24,773.67 and 13,920.88 is: 20,844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.28 : 24,773.67 = 13,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.28/24,773.67 = 13,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.28x = 24,773.67 × 13,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.28x = 344,871,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,871,287.23/16,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.09

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