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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.20, 24,985.80 and 13,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.20, 24,985.80 and 13,376.70 is: 20,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.20 : 24,985.80 = 13,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.20/24,985.80 = 13,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.20x = 24,985.80 × 13,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.20x = 334,227,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,227,550.86/16,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.05

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