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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,556.89, 24,806.45 and 13,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,556.89, 24,806.45 and 13,801.27 is: 20,677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,556.89 : 24,806.45 = 13,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,556.89/24,806.45 = 13,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,556.89x = 24,806.45 × 13,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,556.89x = 342,360,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,360,445.19/16,556.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.82

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