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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.44, 24,931.80 and 13,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.44, 24,931.80 and 13,695.48 is: 20,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.44 : 24,931.80 = 13,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.44/24,931.80 = 13,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.44x = 24,931.80 × 13,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.44x = 341,452,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,452,968.26/16,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.22

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