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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.18, 24,889.68 and 13,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.18, 24,889.68 and 13,665.30 is: 20,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.18 : 24,889.68 = 13,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.18/24,889.68 = 13,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.18x = 24,889.68 × 13,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.18x = 340,124,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,124,944.10/16,593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.88

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