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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.46, 24,849.93 and 13,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.46, 24,849.93 and 13,775.10 is: 20,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.46 : 24,849.93 = 13,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.46/24,849.93 = 13,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.46x = 24,849.93 × 13,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.46x = 342,310,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,310,270.74/16,568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.36

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