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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.72, 24,837.66 and 13,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.72, 24,837.66 and 13,953.48 is: 20,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.72 : 24,837.66 = 13,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.72/24,837.66 = 13,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.72x = 24,837.66 × 13,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.72x = 346,571,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,571,792.06/16,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.51

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