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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.72, 24,836.16 and 13,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.72, 24,836.16 and 13,952.48 is: 20,941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.72 : 24,836.16 = 13,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.72/24,836.16 = 13,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.72x = 24,836.16 × 13,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.72x = 346,526,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,526,025.68/16,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.01

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