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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.40, 24,890.05 and 13,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.40, 24,890.05 and 13,665.52 is: 20,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.40 : 24,890.05 = 13,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.40/24,890.05 = 13,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.40x = 24,890.05 × 13,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.40x = 340,135,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,135,476.08/16,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.24

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