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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.99, 25,023.29 and 13,426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.99, 25,023.29 and 13,426.29 is: 20,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.99 : 25,023.29 = 13,426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.99/25,023.29 = 13,426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.99x = 25,023.29 × 13,426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.99x = 335,969,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,969,948.29/16,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.34

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