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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.60, 24,854.40 and 13,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.60, 24,854.40 and 13,459.20 is: 20,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.60 : 24,854.40 = 13,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.60/24,854.40 = 13,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.60x = 24,854.40 × 13,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.60x = 334,520,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,520,340.48/16,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.80

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