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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.40, 25,023.60 and 13,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.40, 25,023.60 and 13,960.80 is: 20,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.40 : 25,023.60 = 13,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.40/25,023.60 = 13,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.40x = 25,023.60 × 13,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.40x = 349,349,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,349,474.88/16,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.20

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