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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.09, 24,870.17 and 13,652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.09, 24,870.17 and 13,652.25 is: 20,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.09 : 24,870.17 = 13,652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.09/24,870.17 = 13,652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.09x = 24,870.17 × 13,652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.09x = 339,533,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,533,778.38/16,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.40

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