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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.72, 24,874.08 and 13,654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.72, 24,874.08 and 13,654.87 is: 20,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.72 : 24,874.08 = 13,654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.72/24,874.08 = 13,654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.72x = 24,874.08 × 13,654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.72x = 339,652,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,652,328.77/16,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.31

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