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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.80, 24,914.70 and 13,657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.80, 24,914.70 and 13,657.35 is: 20,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.80 : 24,914.70 = 13,657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.80/24,914.70 = 13,657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.80x = 24,914.70 × 13,657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.80x = 340,268,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,268,778.05/16,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.03

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