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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.35, 25,002.15 and 13,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.35, 25,002.15 and 13,201.30 is: 19,777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.35 : 25,002.15 = 13,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.35/25,002.15 = 13,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.35x = 25,002.15 × 13,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.35x = 330,060,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,060,882.80/16,688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.92

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