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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.80, 24,923.70 and 13,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.80, 24,923.70 and 13,663.35 is: 20,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.80 : 24,923.70 = 13,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.80/24,923.70 = 13,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.80x = 24,923.70 × 13,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.80x = 340,541,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,541,236.40/16,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.03

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