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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.08, 24,804.36 and 13,981.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.08, 24,804.36 and 13,981.68 is: 20,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.08 : 24,804.36 = 13,981.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.08/24,804.36 = 13,981.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.08x = 24,804.36 × 13,981.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.08x = 346,806,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,806,624.12/16,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.32

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