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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.32, 24,903.11 and 13,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.32, 24,903.11 and 13,676.36 is: 20,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.32 : 24,903.11 = 13,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.32/24,903.11 = 13,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.32x = 24,903.11 × 13,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.32x = 340,583,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,583,807.15/16,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.53

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