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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.73, 24,877.11 and 13,656.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.73, 24,877.11 and 13,656.89 is: 20,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.73 : 24,877.11 = 13,656.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.73/24,877.11 = 13,656.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.73x = 24,877.11 × 13,656.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.73x = 339,743,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,743,954.79/16,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.35

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