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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.92, 24,866.90 and 13,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.92, 24,866.90 and 13,650.08 is: 20,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.92 : 24,866.90 = 13,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.92/24,866.90 = 13,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.92x = 24,866.90 × 13,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.92x = 339,435,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,435,174.35/16,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.14

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