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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.44, 24,936.28 and 13,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.44, 24,936.28 and 13,698.48 is: 20,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.44 : 24,936.28 = 13,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.44/24,936.28 = 13,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.44x = 24,936.28 × 13,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.44x = 341,589,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,589,132.85/16,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.70

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