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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.93, 24,854.89 and 13,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.93, 24,854.89 and 13,642.08 is: 20,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.93 : 24,854.89 = 13,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.93/24,854.89 = 13,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.93x = 24,854.89 × 13,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.93x = 339,072,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,072,537.94/16,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,463.12

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