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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.57, 24,863.31 and 13,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.57, 24,863.31 and 13,647.74 is: 20,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.57 : 24,863.31 = 13,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.57/24,863.31 = 13,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.57x = 24,863.31 × 13,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.57x = 339,327,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,327,866.10/16,575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.57

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