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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.09, 24,795.77 and 13,935.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.09, 24,795.77 and 13,935.69 is: 20,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.09 : 24,795.77 = 13,935.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.09/24,795.77 = 13,935.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.09x = 24,795.77 × 13,935.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.09x = 345,546,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,546,094.35/16,560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.20

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