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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.44, 24,930.28 and 13,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.44, 24,930.28 and 13,694.48 is: 20,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.44 : 24,930.28 = 13,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.44/24,930.28 = 13,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.44x = 24,930.28 × 13,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.44x = 341,407,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,407,220.85/16,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.70

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