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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.94, 24,911.55 and 13,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.94, 24,911.55 and 13,681.98 is: 20,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.94 : 24,911.55 = 13,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.94/24,911.55 = 13,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.94x = 24,911.55 × 13,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.94x = 340,839,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,839,328.87/16,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.97

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