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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.44, 24,901.80 and 13,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.44, 24,901.80 and 13,675.48 is: 20,509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.44 : 24,901.80 = 13,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.44/24,901.80 = 13,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.44x = 24,901.80 × 13,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.44x = 340,544,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,544,067.86/16,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.22

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