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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.15, 24,886.68 and 13,663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.15, 24,886.68 and 13,663.27 is: 20,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.15 : 24,886.68 = 13,663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.15/24,886.68 = 13,663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.15x = 24,886.68 × 13,663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.15x = 340,033,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,033,428.24/16,591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.87

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