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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.40, 24,893.10 and 13,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.40, 24,893.10 and 13,679.40 is: 20,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.40 : 24,893.10 = 13,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.40/24,893.10 = 13,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.40x = 24,893.10 × 13,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.40x = 340,522,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,522,672.14/16,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.10

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