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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.44, 24,891.30 and 13,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.44, 24,891.30 and 13,668.48 is: 20,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.44 : 24,891.30 = 13,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.44/24,891.30 = 13,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.44x = 24,891.30 × 13,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.44x = 340,226,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,226,236.22/16,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.72

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