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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.40, 24,888.56 and 13,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.40, 24,888.56 and 13,664.52 is: 20,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.40 : 24,888.56 = 13,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.40/24,888.56 = 13,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.40x = 24,888.56 × 13,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.40x = 340,090,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,090,157.57/16,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.74

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