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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.06, 25,015.66 and 13,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.06, 25,015.66 and 13,542.24 is: 20,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.06 : 25,015.66 = 13,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.06/25,015.66 = 13,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.06x = 25,015.66 × 13,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.06x = 338,768,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,768,071.48/16,677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.42

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