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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.16, 24,860.78 and 13,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.16, 24,860.78 and 13,694.44 is: 20,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.16 : 24,860.78 = 13,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.16/24,860.78 = 13,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.16x = 24,860.78 × 13,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.16x = 340,454,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,454,460.06/16,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.40

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