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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.06, 24,856.58 and 13,643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.06, 24,856.58 and 13,643.21 is: 20,464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.06 : 24,856.58 = 13,643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.06/24,856.58 = 13,643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.06x = 24,856.58 × 13,643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.06x = 339,123,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,123,637.07/16,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.81

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