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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.76, 24,845.20 and 13,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.76, 24,845.20 and 13,958.48 is: 20,950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.76 : 24,845.20 = 13,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.76/24,845.20 = 13,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.76x = 24,845.20 × 13,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.76x = 346,801,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,801,227.30/16,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.00

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