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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.60, 24,906.90 and 13,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.60, 24,906.90 and 13,686.20 is: 20,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.60 : 24,906.90 = 13,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.60/24,906.90 = 13,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.60x = 24,906.90 × 13,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.60x = 340,880,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,880,814.78/16,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.30

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