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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.70, 24,898.91 and 13,741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.70, 24,898.91 and 13,741.45 is: 20,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.70 : 24,898.91 = 13,741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.70/24,898.91 = 13,741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.70x = 24,898.91 × 13,741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.70x = 342,146,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,146,995.86/16,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.88

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