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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.12, 24,815.84 and 13,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.12, 24,815.84 and 13,807.52 is: 20,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.12 : 24,815.84 = 13,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.12/24,815.84 = 13,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.12x = 24,815.84 × 13,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.12x = 342,645,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,645,207.12/16,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.24

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