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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.16, 24,859.28 and 13,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.16, 24,859.28 and 13,693.44 is: 20,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.16 : 24,859.28 = 13,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.16/24,859.28 = 13,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.16x = 24,859.28 × 13,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.16x = 340,409,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,409,059.12/16,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.90

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