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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.76, 24,838.04 and 13,464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.76, 24,838.04 and 13,464.09 is: 20,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.76 : 24,838.04 = 13,464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.76/24,838.04 = 13,464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.76x = 24,838.04 × 13,464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.76x = 334,421,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,421,639.64/16,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.48

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