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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.54, 25,041.12 and 13,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.54, 25,041.12 and 13,766.50 is: 20,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.54 : 25,041.12 = 13,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.54/25,041.12 = 13,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.54x = 25,041.12 × 13,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.54x = 344,728,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,728,578.48/16,693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.42

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