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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.58, 24,915.47 and 13,679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.58, 24,915.47 and 13,679.74 is: 20,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.58 : 24,915.47 = 13,679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.58/24,915.47 = 13,679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.58x = 24,915.47 × 13,679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.58x = 340,837,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,837,089.60/16,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.98

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