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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.96, 24,953.76 and 13,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.96, 24,953.76 and 13,676.28 is: 20,517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.96 : 24,953.76 = 13,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.96/24,953.76 = 13,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.96x = 24,953.76 × 13,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.96x = 341,274,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,274,608.81/16,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.97

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