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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.30, 24,856.95 and 13,643.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.30, 24,856.95 and 13,643.45 is: 20,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.30 : 24,856.95 = 13,643.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.30/24,856.95 = 13,643.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.30x = 24,856.95 × 13,643.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.30x = 339,134,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,134,486.26/16,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.18

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