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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.58, 24,900.93 and 13,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.58, 24,900.93 and 13,702.80 is: 20,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.58 : 24,900.93 = 13,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.58/24,900.93 = 13,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.58x = 24,900.93 × 13,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.58x = 341,212,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,212,463.60/16,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.05

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