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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.93, 24,859.40 and 13,645.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.93, 24,859.40 and 13,645.08 is: 20,467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.93 : 24,859.40 = 13,645.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.93/24,859.40 = 13,645.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.93x = 24,859.40 × 13,645.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.93x = 339,208,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,208,433.53/16,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.62

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