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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.93, 24,856.39 and 13,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.93, 24,856.39 and 13,643.08 is: 20,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.93 : 24,856.39 = 13,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.93/24,856.39 = 13,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.93x = 24,856.39 × 13,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.93x = 339,117,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,117,717.28/16,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.62

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