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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.60, 24,879.48 and 13,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.60, 24,879.48 and 13,627.04 is: 20,443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.60 : 24,879.48 = 13,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.60/24,879.48 = 13,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.60x = 24,879.48 × 13,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.60x = 339,033,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,033,669.14/16,583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.91

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