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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.19, 24,901.43 and 13,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.19, 24,901.43 and 13,675.23 is: 20,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.19 : 24,901.43 = 13,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.19/24,901.43 = 13,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.19x = 24,901.43 × 13,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.19x = 340,532,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,532,714.20/16,604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.84

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