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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.56, 24,897.66 and 13,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.56, 24,897.66 and 13,831.88 is: 20,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.56 : 24,897.66 = 13,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.56/24,897.66 = 13,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.56x = 24,897.66 × 13,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.56x = 344,381,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,381,445.40/16,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.43

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