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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.71, 24,971.92 and 13,495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.71, 24,971.92 and 13,495.43 is: 20,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.71 : 24,971.92 = 13,495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.71/24,971.92 = 13,495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.71x = 24,971.92 × 13,495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.71x = 337,006,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,006,686.55/16,671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.29

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