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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.99, 24,860.98 and 13,646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.99, 24,860.98 and 13,646.14 is: 20,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.99 : 24,860.98 = 13,646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.99/24,860.98 = 13,646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.99x = 24,860.98 × 13,646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.99x = 339,256,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,256,413.62/16,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.21

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