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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.97, 24,934.56 and 13,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.97, 24,934.56 and 13,689.35 is: 20,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.97 : 24,934.56 = 13,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.97/24,934.56 = 13,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.97x = 24,934.56 × 13,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.97x = 341,338,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,338,015.19/16,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.11

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