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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.62, 25,033.23 and 13,432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.62, 25,033.23 and 13,432.93 is: 20,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.62 : 25,033.23 = 13,432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.62/25,033.23 = 13,432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.62x = 25,033.23 × 13,432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.62x = 336,269,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,269,626.26/16,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.30

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