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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.58, 24,897.93 and 13,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.58, 24,897.93 and 13,700.80 is: 20,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.58 : 24,897.93 = 13,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.58/24,897.93 = 13,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.58x = 24,897.93 × 13,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.58x = 341,121,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,121,559.34/16,620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.05

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