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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.62, 24,897.93 and 13,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.62, 24,897.93 and 13,670.78 is: 20,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.62 : 24,897.93 = 13,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.62/24,897.93 = 13,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.62x = 24,897.93 × 13,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.62x = 340,374,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,374,123.49/16,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.17

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