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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.59, 24,798.02 and 13,937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.59, 24,798.02 and 13,937.19 is: 20,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.59 : 24,798.02 = 13,937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.59/24,798.02 = 13,937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.59x = 24,798.02 × 13,937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.59x = 345,614,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,614,646.68/16,561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.45

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