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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.58, 24,806.60 and 13,983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.58, 24,806.60 and 13,983.18 is: 20,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.58 : 24,806.60 = 13,983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.58/24,806.60 = 13,983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.58x = 24,806.60 × 13,983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.58x = 346,875,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,875,083.07/16,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,886.55

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