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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.44, 24,928.78 and 13,693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.44, 24,928.78 and 13,693.48 is: 20,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.44 : 24,928.78 = 13,693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.44/24,928.78 = 13,693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.44x = 24,928.78 × 13,693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.44x = 341,361,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,361,750.35/16,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.20

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