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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.08, 24,805.85 and 13,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.08, 24,805.85 and 13,982.68 is: 20,885.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.08 : 24,805.85 = 13,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.08/24,805.85 = 13,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.08x = 24,805.85 × 13,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.08x = 346,852,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,852,262.68/16,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.81

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