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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.01, 25,021.57 and 13,546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.01, 25,021.57 and 13,546.15 is: 20,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.01 : 25,021.57 = 13,546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.01/25,021.57 = 13,546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.01x = 25,021.57 × 13,546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.01x = 338,945,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,945,940.46/16,681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.27

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