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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.60, 24,867.48 and 13,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.60, 24,867.48 and 13,619.04 is: 20,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.60 : 24,867.48 = 13,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.60/24,867.48 = 13,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.60x = 24,867.48 × 13,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.60x = 338,671,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,671,204.82/16,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.91

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