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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.20, 24,931.80 and 13,340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.20, 24,931.80 and 13,340.70 is: 20,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.20 : 24,931.80 = 13,340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.20/24,931.80 = 13,340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.20x = 24,931.80 × 13,340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.20x = 332,607,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,607,664.26/16,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.05

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