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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.32, 24,858.46 and 13,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.32, 24,858.46 and 13,644.47 is: 20,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.32 : 24,858.46 = 13,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.32/24,858.46 = 13,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.32x = 24,858.46 × 13,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.32x = 339,180,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,180,319.20/16,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,466.68

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