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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.55, 24,817.20 and 13,753.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.55, 24,817.20 and 13,753.31 is: 20,627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.55 : 24,817.20 = 13,753.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.55/24,817.20 = 13,753.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.55x = 24,817.20 × 13,753.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.55x = 341,318,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,318,520.85/16,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.78

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