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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.60, 24,861.48 and 13,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.60, 24,861.48 and 13,615.04 is: 20,425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.60 : 24,861.48 = 13,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.60/24,861.48 = 13,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.60x = 24,861.48 × 13,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.60x = 338,490,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,490,044.66/16,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.91

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