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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.56, 24,900.66 and 13,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.56, 24,900.66 and 13,833.88 is: 20,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.56 : 24,900.66 = 13,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.56/24,900.66 = 13,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.56x = 24,900.66 × 13,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.56x = 344,472,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,472,742.36/16,589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.43

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